IFSC Code of The Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited, Almora Branch, Uttarakhand

Below are the complete branch details for The Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited, ALMORA branch, located in ALMORA, UTTARAKHAND. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is KNSB0010003. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case KNSB0010003 for The Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited – ALMORA — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for The Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited – ALMORA is KNSB0010003. The first four letters KNSB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 010003 map to this branch in ALMORA, UTTARAKHAND.

Bank profile

The Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Almora branch — IFSC KNSB0010003 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Almora, Uttarakhand.

About the Almora branch

The Almora branch of The Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited is situated at HOTEL HIM TOWER CAMPUS, MAIN MARKET. 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 KNSB0010003 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited's ALMORA branch came to be assigned the code KNSB0010003.

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 KNSB0010003, money simply cannot be routed to the ALMORA branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC KNSB0010003 and the account number together uniquely identify the Almora branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC KNSB0010003

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 KNSB0010003 across all three.

NEFT to The Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited, ALMORA using IFSC KNSB0010003

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC KNSB0010003, and confirm that the system picks up The Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited – ALMORA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC KNSB0010003

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 Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited – ALMORA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC KNSB0010003 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited – ALMORA, use IMPS. With IFSC KNSB0010003 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC KNSB0010003 for The Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited – ALMORA, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Almora branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

UPI payments and IFSC KNSB0010003

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 Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited – ALMORA is still mapped to IFSC KNSB0010003. 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 KNSB0010003 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Almora branch is mapped to IFSC KNSB0010003 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of The Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari 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 KNSB0010003.

Banking services available

The Almora branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 5962-233344.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC KNSB0010003

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Almora branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC KNSB0010003 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

How to reach the Almora branch

The branch is located at HOTEL HIM TOWER CAMPUS, MAIN MARKET, which puts it inside Almora, the broader Almora district, and the state of Uttarakhand. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited Almora branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC KNSB0010003 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 5962-233344 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 KNSB0010003 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC KNSB0010003

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 Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited – ALMORA, 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: KNSB0010003.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Almora are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to KNSB0010003 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC KNSB0010003 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm KNSB0010003 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 5962-233344.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code KNSB0010003 belongs to The Kurmanchal Nagar Sahakari Bank Limited's ALMORA branch, located at HOTEL HIM TOWER CAMPUS, MAIN MARKET in ALMORA, UTTARAKHAND. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.