IFSC Code of Bank of Maharashtra, Allapur Branch, Uttar Pradesh

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Bank of Maharashtra, ALLAPUR branch in PRAYAGRAJ, UTTAR PRADESH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is MAHB0002498. 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 ALLAPUR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC MAHB0002498 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 ALLAPUR branch, the IFSC MAHB0002498 breaks down as follows: MAHB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 002498 identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

Bank of Maharashtra serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Allapur branch in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code MAHB0002498 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at HOUSE NO 213/78, BAGHAMBARI HOUSING SCHEME, ALLAPUR,PRAYAGRAJ, DISTRICT-PRAYAGRAJ, UTTAR PRADESH-211006. It serves the Prayagraj region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Bank of Maharashtra. The IFSC MAHB0002498 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how Bank of Maharashtra's ALLAPUR branch came to be assigned the code MAHB0002498.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC MAHB0002498, money simply cannot be routed to the ALLAPUR branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Allapur branch is mapped to IFSC MAHB0002498 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 MAHB0002498.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Allapur 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 MAHB0002498

How to transfer money using IFSC MAHB0002498

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 MAHB0002498 across all three.

How to use IFSC MAHB0002498 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Maharashtra's ALLAPUR 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 MAHB0002498.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Maharashtra and the branch as ALLAPUR.
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 ALLAPUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Maharashtra's ALLAPUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC MAHB0002498 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Bank of Maharashtra ALLAPUR (IFSC MAHB0002498)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC MAHB0002498 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ALLAPUR branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC MAHB0002498 for Bank of Maharashtra – ALLAPUR, 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 Allapur 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 MAHB0002498

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 – ALLAPUR is still mapped to IFSC MAHB0002498. 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 MAHB0002498 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Allapur branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC MAHB0002498 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Allapur branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC MAHB0002498 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 – ALLAPUR:

• The IFSC is exactly MAHB0002498 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 ALLAPUR 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.

Reaching the branch

The Allapur branch sits at HOUSE NO 213/78, BAGHAMBARI HOUSING SCHEME, ALLAPUR,PRAYAGRAJ, DISTRICT-PRAYAGRAJ, UTTAR PRADESH-211006. If you are travelling from outside Prayagraj, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-7234902498 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC MAHB0002498 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC MAHB0002498 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm MAHB0002498 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-7234902498.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Allapur are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to MAHB0002498 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: MAHB0002498 is the IFSC code of Bank of Maharashtra, ALLAPUR branch, in PRAYAGRAJ, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.