IFSC Code of Bank of Maharashtra, Behela Sakher Bazar ,Kolkata Branch, West Bengal

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Bank of Maharashtra, BEHELA SAKHER BAZAR ,KOLKATA branch in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is MAHB0001299. 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 BEHELA SAKHER BAZAR ,KOLKATA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC MAHB0001299 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 BEHELA SAKHER BAZAR ,KOLKATA branch, the IFSC MAHB0001299 breaks down as follows: MAHB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001299 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Bank of Maharashtra is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Behela Sakher Bazar ,Kolkata branch — IFSC MAHB0001299 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kolkata, West Bengal.

Branch details at a glance

About the Behela Sakher Bazar ,Kolkata branch

The Behela Sakher Bazar ,Kolkata branch of Bank of Maharashtra is situated at 14 A,I FLOOR, DIAMOND HARBOUR ROAD, KOLKATA - 7. 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 MAHB0001299 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 BEHELA SAKHER BAZAR ,KOLKATA of Bank of Maharashtra — its own 11-character IFSC. The code MAHB0001299 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 MAHB0001299 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Behela Sakher Bazar ,Kolkata branch is mapped to IFSC MAHB0001299 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 MAHB0001299.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Behela Sakher Bazar ,Kolkata branch can access most of Bank of Maharashtra's standard product suite, including:

• Account opening – savings, current, NRI, salary
• Term deposits and recurring deposits
• Retail and small-business loans
• Insurance and mutual-fund tie-ups
• Locker, safe deposit and ATM card services
• Online and mobile banking activation
• Electronic transfers via IFSC MAHB0001299

How to transfer money using IFSC MAHB0001299

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 MAHB0001299 across all three.

How to use IFSC MAHB0001299 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Maharashtra's BEHELA SAKHER BAZAR ,KOLKATA 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 MAHB0001299.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Maharashtra and the branch as BEHELA SAKHER BAZAR ,KOLKATA.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC MAHB0001299

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 Bank of Maharashtra – BEHELA SAKHER BAZAR ,KOLKATA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC MAHB0001299 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Bank of Maharashtra – BEHELA SAKHER BAZAR ,KOLKATA, use IMPS. With IFSC MAHB0001299 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Behela Sakher Bazar ,Kolkata

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC MAHB0001299:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at BEHELA SAKHER BAZAR ,KOLKATA is still linked to IFSC MAHB0001299.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

UPI payments and IFSC MAHB0001299

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 – BEHELA SAKHER BAZAR ,KOLKATA is still mapped to IFSC MAHB0001299. 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 MAHB0001299 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC MAHB0001299

Bank of Maharashtra customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BEHELA SAKHER BAZAR ,KOLKATA 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 MAHB0001299 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Behela Sakher Bazar ,Kolkata branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC MAHB0001299 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to Bank of Maharashtra – BEHELA SAKHER BAZAR ,KOLKATA:

• The IFSC is exactly MAHB0001299 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Bank of Maharashtra as the bank name and BEHELA SAKHER BAZAR ,KOLKATA as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

How to reach the Behela Sakher Bazar ,Kolkata branch

The branch is located at 14 A,I FLOOR, DIAMOND HARBOUR ROAD, KOLKATA - 7, which puts it inside Kolkata, the broader Kolkata district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Maharashtra Behela Sakher Bazar ,Kolkata branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC MAHB0001299 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-7596032711 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 MAHB0001299 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC MAHB0001299 for Bank of Maharashtra – BEHELA SAKHER BAZAR ,KOLKATA, 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 Behela Sakher Bazar ,Kolkata branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC MAHB0001299, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: MAHB0001299 is the IFSC code of Bank of Maharashtra, BEHELA SAKHER BAZAR ,KOLKATA branch, in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.