This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Bank of Maharashtra, PUNE - BHAVANIPETH branch in PUNE. The 11-digit IFSC MAHB0000028 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Bank of Maharashtra at the PUNE - BHAVANIPETH location, this is the only IFSC you need.
We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.
IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.
In our case, MAHB0000028 is the IFSC of Bank of Maharashtra's PUNE - BHAVANIPETH branch. The format is fixed: MAHB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000028 = branch identifier.
About the bank
Bank of Maharashtra serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Pune - Bhavanipeth branch in Pune, Maharashtra is part of this network and uses the IFSC code MAHB0000028 for all electronic settlement.
About the Pune - Bhavanipeth branch
The Pune - Bhavanipeth branch of Bank of Maharashtra is situated at 169 KIRAD LANE, NEAR PALKHI CHOWK, BHAWANI PETH, PUNE. 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 MAHB0000028 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Bank of Maharashtra |
|---|---|
| Branch | Pune - Bhavanipeth |
| IFSC Code | MAHB0000028 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 169 KIRAD LANE, NEAR PALKHI CHOWK, BHAWANI PETH, PUNE |
| City | Pune |
| District | Pune |
| State | Maharashtra |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 8657472901 |
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 PUNE - BHAVANIPETH of Bank of Maharashtra — its own 11-character IFSC. The code MAHB0000028 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 MAHB0000028 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Pune - Bhavanipeth branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC MAHB0000028 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
How to transfer money using IFSC MAHB0000028
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 MAHB0000028 across all three.
NEFT to Bank of Maharashtra, PUNE - BHAVANIPETH using IFSC MAHB0000028
National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.
To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC MAHB0000028, and confirm that the system picks up Bank of Maharashtra – PUNE - BHAVANIPETH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to PUNE - BHAVANIPETH
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Maharashtra's PUNE - BHAVANIPETH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC MAHB0000028 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 – PUNE - BHAVANIPETH, use IMPS. With IFSC MAHB0000028 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 MAHB0000028 for Bank of Maharashtra – PUNE - BHAVANIPETH, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – MAHB0000028 | Yes – MAHB0000028 | Yes – MAHB0000028 |
For most retail customers crediting the Pune - Bhavanipeth 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 MAHB0000028
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 – PUNE - BHAVANIPETH is still mapped to IFSC MAHB0000028. 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 MAHB0000028 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Pune - Bhavanipeth branch
Once you have an account at Bank of Maharashtra – PUNE - BHAVANIPETH, the IFSC MAHB0000028 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:
- Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
- Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
- Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
- NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
- Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
- Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
- Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.
Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Pune - Bhavanipeth 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 MAHB0000028
Online banking and IFSC MAHB0000028
Bank of Maharashtra customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PUNE - BHAVANIPETH 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 MAHB0000028 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.
How to reach the Pune - Bhavanipeth branch
The branch is located at 169 KIRAD LANE, NEAR PALKHI CHOWK, BHAWANI PETH, PUNE, which puts it inside Pune, the broader Pune district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Maharashtra Pune - Bhavanipeth branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC MAHB0000028 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-8657472901 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 MAHB0000028 and your account number.
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 – PUNE - BHAVANIPETH:
- The IFSC is exactly MAHB0000028 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 PUNE - BHAVANIPETH 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Pune - Bhavanipeth 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 MAHB0000028 continue to work without interruption.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC MAHB0000028 for Bank of Maharashtra – PUNE - BHAVANIPETH, 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 address & contact
Bank of MaharashtraPune - Bhavanipeth Branch
169 KIRAD LANE, NEAR PALKHI CHOWK, BHAWANI PETH, PUNE
Pune, Maharashtra
Phone: 91-8657472901
IFSC: MAHB0000028
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Pune - Bhavanipeth branch but serve different purposes.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using MAHB0000028 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Bank of Maharashtra – Pune - Bhavanipeth reflect within 30 minutes.
Can I use IFSC MAHB0000028 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC MAHB0000028 to send funds instantly.
How do I add Bank of Maharashtra Pune - Bhavanipeth as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC MAHB0000028, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Where is Bank of Maharashtra Pune - Bhavanipeth branch located?
Bank of Maharashtra's Pune - Bhavanipeth branch is located at 169 KIRAD LANE, NEAR PALKHI CHOWK, BHAWANI PETH, PUNE, Pune, Maharashtra.
Does Bank of Maharashtra Pune - Bhavanipeth branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-8657472901 to confirm.
Is IFSC MAHB0000028 the same for all accounts at Pune - Bhavanipeth branch?
Yes. The IFSC MAHB0000028 is shared by every account held at Bank of Maharashtra's Pune - Bhavanipeth branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Is IFSC MAHB0000028 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC MAHB0000028 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Summary
The IFSC code MAHB0000028 belongs to Bank of Maharashtra's PUNE - BHAVANIPETH branch, located at 169 KIRAD LANE, NEAR PALKHI CHOWK, BHAWANI PETH, PUNE in PUNE, MAHARASHTRA. 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.


