IFSC Code of Bank of Maharashtra, Civil Hospital Chowk, Sangli Branch, Maharashtra

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Bank of Maharashtra, CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI branch in SANGLI. The 11-digit IFSC MAHB0001955 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 CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI 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.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Bank of Maharashtra – CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI is MAHB0001955. The first four letters MAHB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001955 map to this branch in SANGLI, MAHARASHTRA.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Bank of Maharashtra is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Civil Hospital Chowk, Sangli branch — IFSC MAHB0001955 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Sangli, Maharashtra.

About the Civil Hospital Chowk, Sangli branch

The Civil Hospital Chowk, Sangli branch of Bank of Maharashtra is situated at 456, KALPVRUKSH SANKUL, CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI CITY, DIST. SANGLI. 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 MAHB0001955 is used.

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 CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI branch came to be assigned the code MAHB0001955.

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 MAHB0001955, money simply cannot be routed to the CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC MAHB0001955

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 MAHB0001955 across all three.

NEFT to Bank of Maharashtra, CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI using IFSC MAHB0001955

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 MAHB0001955, and confirm that the system picks up Bank of Maharashtra – CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Maharashtra's CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC MAHB0001955 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 – CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI, use IMPS. With IFSC MAHB0001955 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 MAHB0001955 for Bank of Maharashtra – CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI, 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 Civil Hospital Chowk, Sangli 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 MAHB0001955

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 – CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI is still mapped to IFSC MAHB0001955. 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 MAHB0001955 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Civil Hospital Chowk, Sangli branch is mapped to IFSC MAHB0001955 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 MAHB0001955.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Civil Hospital Chowk, Sangli 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 MAHB0001955

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Civil Hospital Chowk, Sangli branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC MAHB0001955 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC MAHB0001955

Bank of Maharashtra customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI 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 MAHB0001955 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 MAHB0001955

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 – CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI, 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: MAHB0001955.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Civil Hospital Chowk, Sangli branch sits at 456, KALPVRUKSH SANKUL, CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI CITY, DIST. SANGLI. If you are travelling from outside Sangli, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-8956354656 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 MAHB0001955 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC MAHB0001955 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 MAHB0001955 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-8956354656.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Civil Hospital Chowk, Sangli 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 MAHB0001955 continue to work without interruption.

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Final notes

To recap: MAHB0001955 is the IFSC code of Bank of Maharashtra, CIVIL HOSPITAL CHOWK, SANGLI branch, in SANGLI, MAHARASHTRA. 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.