Karnataka Bank Virugambakkam IFSC Code
Karnataka Bank
IFSC · Used for NEFT, IMPS & RTGS
MICR · Used for Cheque Clearance
Branch
Virugambakkam
District
Chennai
State
Tamil Nadu
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Karnataka Bank Virugambakkam (street Natesan Nagar Virugam - 0166), Chennai
The IFSC code KARB0000166 (lowercase: karb0000166) belongs to Karnataka Bank, specifically the Virugambakkam (street Natesan Nagar Virugam - 0166) branch located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The 5th character in the IFSC code KARB0000166 is a zero (0), not the letter 'O'. The correct format is KARB0000166 (lowercase: karb0000166), and not KARBO000166. According to RBI guidelines, the fifth character of all IFSC codes is reserved as a zero.
The IFSC code of Karnataka Bank Virugambakkam (street Natesan Nagar Virugam - 0166) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is KARB0000166. This 11-character code is required for all NEFT, RTGS and IMPS electronic fund transfers to this branch.
Karnataka Bank Virugambakkam (street Natesan Nagar Virugam - 0166) is located at Kaliamman Koil Street, Natesan Nagar, Virugambakkam, Chennai - 600092, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. You can click the "View on Google Maps" button on this page to get directions.
The MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code of Karnataka Bank Virugambakkam (street Natesan Nagar Virugam - 0166) is 600052020. MICR codes are used for cheque processing and are printed at the bottom of cheque leaves in magnetic ink.
Yes. IFSC code KARB0000166 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 KARB0000166 by checking: (1) The top-left corner of any Karnataka Bank Virugambakkam (street Natesan Nagar Virugam - 0166) cheque leaf, (2) The first page of your Karnataka 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: KARB0000166
Decoded structure — 4 + 1 + 6 characters
Visual Breakdown
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KARB0000166
What Each Part Means
- Bank Code — KARB
- The first 4 characters uniquely identify Karnataka Bank at the national level. Every branch of Karnataka 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 — 000166
- The final 6 characters 000166 uniquely identify this specific branch within the Karnataka 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 | KARB | Identifies Karnataka Bank |
| Reserved | 5 | 0 | RBI reserved (always 0) |
| Branch Code | 6–11 | 000166 | Unique to this branch |
Where to Find IFSC & MICR on Your Cheque
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Karnataka Bank
Virugambakkam (street Natesan Nagar Virugam - 0166), Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Cheque No.
00000166
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 | KARB0000166 | 600052020 |
| 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.