Jammu And Kashmir Bank Kathua Main IFSC Code
Jammu And Kashmir Bank
IFSC · Used for NEFT, IMPS & RTGS
MICR · Used for Cheque Clearance
Branch
Kathua Main
District
Kathua
State
Jammu And Kashmir
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About Jammu And Kashmir Bank Kathua Main (mukerjee Chowk Main Bazar - Thua), Kathua
The IFSC code JAKA0KATHUA (lowercase: jaka0kathua) belongs to Jammu And Kashmir Bank, specifically the Kathua Main (mukerjee Chowk Main Bazar - Thua) branch located in Kathua, Jammu And Kashmir.
The 5th character in the IFSC code JAKA0KATHUA is a zero (0), not the letter 'O'. The correct format is JAKA0KATHUA (lowercase: jaka0kathua), and not JAKAOKATHUA. According to RBI guidelines, the fifth character of all IFSC codes is reserved as a zero.
The IFSC code of Jammu And Kashmir Bank Kathua Main (mukerjee Chowk Main Bazar - Thua) in Kathua, Jammu And Kashmir is JAKA0KATHUA. This 11-character code is required for all NEFT, RTGS and IMPS electronic fund transfers to this branch.
Jammu And Kashmir Bank Kathua Main (mukerjee Chowk Main Bazar - Thua) is located at Mukerjee Chowk Main Bazar, Kathua, Jammu And Kashmir. You can click the "View on Google Maps" button on this page to get directions.
The MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code of Jammu And Kashmir Bank Kathua Main (mukerjee Chowk Main Bazar - Thua) is 184051001. MICR codes are used for cheque processing and are printed at the bottom of cheque leaves in magnetic ink.
Yes. IFSC code JAKA0KATHUA is valid for all three RBI-regulated transfer modes: NEFT (settled in 30-minute batches, no minimum), RTGS (real-time, minimum ₹2 lakh), and IMPS (instant, up to ₹5 lakh). All modes are available 24×7×365 as per RBI guidelines issued in December 2019.
You can verify IFSC code JAKA0KATHUA by checking: (1) The top-left corner of any Jammu And Kashmir Bank Kathua Main (mukerjee Chowk Main Bazar - Thua) cheque leaf, (2) The first page of your Jammu And Kashmir Bank passbook, (3) Your net banking or mobile banking app under "Branch Details", or (4) The RBI's official IFSC lookup at rbi.org.in.
Understanding IFSC Code: JAKA0KATHUA
Decoded structure — 4 + 1 + 6 characters
Visual Breakdown
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JAKA0KATHUA
What Each Part Means
- Bank Code — JAKA
- The first 4 characters uniquely identify Jammu And Kashmir Bank at the national level. Every branch of Jammu And Kashmir Bank across all states shares this same prefix. It is assigned by the RBI and never changes.
- Reserved — 0
- The 5th character is always 0 (zero), reserved by the RBI for future use. It acts as a separator between the bank identifier and the branch-specific code and is mandatory in all electronic fund transfer systems.
- Branch Code — KATHUA
- The final 6 characters KATHUA uniquely identify this specific branch within the Jammu And Kashmir Bank network. No two branches share the same branch code. Use this code to verify you have the correct branch before initiating any NEFT, RTGS, or IMPS transfer.
| Segment | Chars | Value | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | 1–4 | JAKA | Identifies Jammu And Kashmir Bank |
| Reserved | 5 | 0 | RBI reserved (always 0) |
| Branch Code | 6–11 | KATHUA | Unique to this branch |
Where to Find IFSC & MICR on Your Cheque
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Jammu And Kashmir Bank
Kathua Main (mukerjee Chowk Main Bazar - Thua), Kathua, Jammu And Kashmir
Cheque No.
00000000
A/c No.
Authorised Signatory
IFSC vs MICR — Functional Comparison
Two different codes, two different banking systems
| Feature | IFSC Code | MICR Code |
|---|---|---|
| Full Form | Indian Financial System Code | Magnetic Ink Character Recognition |
| Length & Format | 11 characters — alphanumeric | 9 digits — numeric only |
| This Branch | JAKA0KATHUA | 184051001 |
| Primary Use | Electronic fund transfers: NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI | Physical cheque clearing at clearing houses |
| Medium | Digital / online — no physical document needed | Printed in magnetic ink on cheque leaf bottom band |
| Processing Speed | Real-time (IMPS/UPI) or 30-min batches (NEFT) | T+1 or T+2 clearing cycle via RBI clearing houses |
| Where to Find It | Cheque leaf (top area), passbook first page, net banking | Bottom band of cheque leaf (the printed magnetic strip) |
| Assigned By | RBI — permanent unless branch is relocated/merged | RBI — encodes city (3) + bank (3) + branch (3) digits |
| Required For | Adding a payee / beneficiary for online transfer | Cheque book issuance and clearing house processing |
Source: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Payment Systems Guidelines. IFSC mandatory for NEFT/RTGS/IMPS since 2010; MICR used by CTS-2010 standard cheque clearing.