Branch Details — KARB0000159
| Bank Name | Karnataka Bank |
| Branch Name | Chennai Ayanavaram |
| IFSC Code | KARB0000159 |
| MICR Code | 600052014 |
| Bank Code (RBI) | KARB |
| Branch Code | 000159 |
| Address | OLD NO.22,NEW NO.4,IST FLOOR,3RD CROSS STREET,VENKATESHPURAM COLONY,AYANAVARAM-CHENNAI, PIN - 600023 |
| City | Chennai |
| District | Chennai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Contact | +914423453256 |
| Toll Free | 1800-425-1444 |
| NEFT | ✓ Enabled — 24×7 |
| RTGS | ✓ Enabled — 24×7 |
| IMPS | ✓ Enabled — 24×7 |
| UPI | ✓ Enabled |
Transfer Methods Using KARB0000159
NEFT
Available 24×7 including holidays. Settled in 30-minute batches. No minimum. Use IFSC KARB0000159.
RTGS
Available 24×7. Minimum ₹2 lakh. Real-time gross settlement. Use IFSC KARB0000159.
IMPS
Instant 24×7, 365 days. Up to ₹5 lakh per transaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
The IFSC code is KARB0000159. This 11-character RBI-assigned code is required for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers to accounts at Karnataka Bank Chennai Ayanavaram branch, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
The MICR code is 600052014. It is a 9-digit code printed at the bottom of cheques, used only for cheque clearing.
Address: OLD NO.22,NEW NO.4,IST FLOOR,3RD CROSS STREET,VENKATESHPURAM COLONY,AYANAVARAM-CHENNAI, PIN - 600023. Branch timings: Monday–Friday 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM, Saturday 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM (closed 2nd/4th Saturdays).
KARB identifies Karnataka Bank. The 5th character 0 is reserved by RBI. The last 6 characters 000159 identify the Chennai Ayanavaram branch.
Yes. Karnataka Bank Chennai Ayanavaram Branch (IFSC: KARB0000159) is fully enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI, available 24×7 including weekends and holidays.
Log in to your bank's net banking or mobile app → Fund Transfer → Add Beneficiary → enter account number and IFSC KARB0000159 → select NEFT/RTGS/IMPS → confirm with OTP.