IFSC Code of Bank of Maharashtra, Sector Forty Five,Chandigarh Branch Branch, Chandigarh

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Bank of Maharashtra, SECTOR FORTY FIVE,CHANDIGARH BRANCH branch in CHANDIGARH, CHANDIGARH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is MAHB0001296. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the SECTOR FORTY FIVE,CHANDIGARH BRANCH branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC MAHB0001296 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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 Bank of Maharashtra's SECTOR FORTY FIVE,CHANDIGARH BRANCH branch, the IFSC MAHB0001296 breaks down as follows: MAHB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001296 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About Bank of Maharashtra

Bank of Maharashtra operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Sector Forty Five,Chandigarh Branch branch in Chandigarh. 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, MAHB0001296.

About the Sector Forty Five,Chandigarh Branch branch

The Sector Forty Five,Chandigarh Branch branch of Bank of Maharashtra is situated at S.C.O.121-22, SECTOR-45, CHANDIGARH. 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 MAHB0001296 is used.

Why every Bank of Maharashtra branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including SECTOR FORTY FIVE,CHANDIGARH BRANCH of Bank of Maharashtra — its own 11-character IFSC. The code MAHB0001296 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC MAHB0001296 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC MAHB0001296

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 MAHB0001296 across all three.

How to use IFSC MAHB0001296 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Maharashtra's SECTOR FORTY FIVE,CHANDIGARH BRANCH 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 MAHB0001296.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Maharashtra and the branch as SECTOR FORTY FIVE,CHANDIGARH BRANCH.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SECTOR FORTY FIVE,CHANDIGARH BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Maharashtra's SECTOR FORTY FIVE,CHANDIGARH BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC MAHB0001296 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Bank of Maharashtra – SECTOR FORTY FIVE,CHANDIGARH BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC MAHB0001296 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 MAHB0001296 for Bank of Maharashtra – SECTOR FORTY FIVE,CHANDIGARH BRANCH, 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 Sector Forty Five,Chandigarh Branch 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 MAHB0001296

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 Bank of Maharashtra – SECTOR FORTY FIVE,CHANDIGARH BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC MAHB0001296. 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 MAHB0001296 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Sector Forty Five,Chandigarh Branch branch is mapped to IFSC MAHB0001296 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Bank of Maharashtra, 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 MAHB0001296.

Banking services available

The Sector Forty Five,Chandigarh Branch branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9875993116.

• 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 MAHB0001296

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Sector Forty Five,Chandigarh Branch branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC MAHB0001296 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC MAHB0001296

Bank of Maharashtra customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SECTOR FORTY FIVE,CHANDIGARH BRANCH 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 MAHB0001296 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 MAHB0001296

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 Bank of Maharashtra – SECTOR FORTY FIVE,CHANDIGARH BRANCH, 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: MAHB0001296.
• 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 Sector Forty Five,Chandigarh Branch branch

The branch is located at S.C.O.121-22, SECTOR-45, CHANDIGARH, which puts it inside Chandigarh, the broader Chandigarh district, and the state of Chandigarh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Maharashtra Sector Forty Five,Chandigarh Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC MAHB0001296 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9875993116 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 MAHB0001296 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC MAHB0001296 for Bank of Maharashtra – SECTOR FORTY FIVE,CHANDIGARH BRANCH, 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 Sector Forty Five,Chandigarh Branch branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC MAHB0001296, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code MAHB0001296 belongs to Bank of Maharashtra's SECTOR FORTY FIVE,CHANDIGARH BRANCH branch, located at S.C.O.121-22, SECTOR-45, CHANDIGARH in CHANDIGARH, CHANDIGARH. 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.