IFSC Code of Bank of Maharashtra, Sanand Branch, Gujarat

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Bank of Maharashtra, SANAND branch in SANAND. The 11-digit IFSC MAHB0001518 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 SANAND 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.

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 SANAND branch, the IFSC MAHB0001518 breaks down as follows: MAHB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001518 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 Sanand branch in Sanand, Gujarat is part of this network and uses the IFSC code MAHB0001518 for all electronic settlement.

Sanand branch overview

Located at BUNGALOW NO.5, SHIVKRUPA SOCIETY SANANDPART NO.2, SANAND - SARKHEJ HIGHWAY, the Sanand branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC MAHB0001518 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 SANAND branch came to be assigned the code MAHB0001518.

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 MAHB0001518, money simply cannot be routed to the SANAND branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Bank of Maharashtra carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC MAHB0001518 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sanand branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC MAHB0001518

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 MAHB0001518 across all three.

How to use IFSC MAHB0001518 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Maharashtra's SANAND 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 MAHB0001518.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Maharashtra and the branch as SANAND.
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 SANAND

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Maharashtra's SANAND branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC MAHB0001518 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Bank of Maharashtra SANAND (IFSC MAHB0001518)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC MAHB0001518 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SANAND branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC MAHB0001518 for Bank of Maharashtra – SANAND, 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 Sanand 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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Bank of Maharashtra's SANAND branch, the IFSC MAHB0001518 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Sanand branch is mapped to IFSC MAHB0001518 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 MAHB0001518.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Sanand 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 MAHB0001518

Online banking and IFSC MAHB0001518

Bank of Maharashtra customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SANAND 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 MAHB0001518 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.

Reaching the branch

The Sanand branch sits at BUNGALOW NO.5, SHIVKRUPA SOCIETY SANANDPART NO.2, SANAND - SARKHEJ HIGHWAY. If you are travelling from outside Sanand, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-6357374025 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 MAHB0001518 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 – SANAND:

• The IFSC is exactly MAHB0001518 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 SANAND 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.

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 Sanand branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC MAHB0001518, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC MAHB0001518 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 MAHB0001518 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-6357374025.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code MAHB0001518 belongs to Bank of Maharashtra's SANAND branch, located at BUNGALOW NO.5, SHIVKRUPA SOCIETY SANANDPART NO.2, SANAND - SARKHEJ HIGHWAY in SANAND, GUJARAT. 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.