IFSC Code of The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited, Kanara District Central Co-Op Bank Branch, Karnataka

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited, KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL CO-OP BANK branch in SIRSI. The 11-digit IFSC KSCB0016001 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited at the KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL CO-OP BANK location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited's KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL CO-OP BANK branch, the IFSC KSCB0016001 breaks down as follows: KSCB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 016001 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited

The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kanara District Central Co-Op Bank branch in Sirsi. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, KSCB0016001.

About the Kanara District Central Co-Op Bank branch

The Kanara District Central Co-Op Bank branch of The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited is situated at KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD, NEW MARKET YARD, SIRSI, UTTARA KANNADA DISTRICT 581402. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code KSCB0016001 is used.

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited's KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL CO-OP BANK branch came to be assigned the code KSCB0016001.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC KSCB0016001, money simply cannot be routed to the KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL CO-OP BANK branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC KSCB0016001

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC KSCB0016001 across all three.

How to use IFSC KSCB0016001 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited's KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL CO-OP BANK branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC KSCB0016001.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited and the branch as KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL CO-OP BANK.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KSCB0016001

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited – KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL CO-OP BANK, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KSCB0016001 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited – KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL CO-OP BANK, use IMPS. With IFSC KSCB0016001 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kanara District Central Co-Op Bank

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC KSCB0016001:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL CO-OP BANK is still linked to IFSC KSCB0016001.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

UPI payments and IFSC KSCB0016001

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited – KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL CO-OP BANK is still mapped to IFSC KSCB0016001. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.

If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC KSCB0016001 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Kanara District Central Co-Op Bank branch is mapped to IFSC KSCB0016001 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains KSCB0016001.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Kanara District Central Co-Op Bank branch can access most of The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited's standard product suite, including:

• Account opening – savings, current, NRI, salary
• Term deposits and recurring deposits
• Retail and small-business loans
• Insurance and mutual-fund tie-ups
• Locker, safe deposit and ATM card services
• Online and mobile banking activation
• Electronic transfers via IFSC KSCB0016001

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC KSCB0016001 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kanara District Central Co-Op Bank branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC KSCB0016001

The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL CO-OP BANK branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC KSCB0016001 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KSCB0016001

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited – KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL CO-OP BANK, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: KSCB0016001.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

How to reach the Kanara District Central Co-Op Bank branch

The branch is located at KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL COOPERATIVE BANK LTD, NEW MARKET YARD, SIRSI, UTTARA KANNADA DISTRICT 581402, which puts it inside Sirsi, the broader Uttara Kannada district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited Kanara District Central Co-Op Bank branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KSCB0016001 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 8384-236304 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC KSCB0016001 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC KSCB0016001 for The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited – KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL CO-OP BANK, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Branch banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Kanara District Central Co-Op Bank branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC KSCB0016001, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: KSCB0016001 is the IFSC code of The Karanataka State Cooperative Apex Bank Limited, KANARA DISTRICT CENTRAL CO-OP BANK branch, in SIRSI, KARNATAKA. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.