IFSC Code of Bank of Maharashtra, Silvassa Branch, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of Maharashtra's SILVASSA branch in SILVASA, DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU. The branch's IFSC code MAHB0001899 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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 – SILVASSA is MAHB0001899. The first four letters MAHB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001899 map to this branch in SILVASA, DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU.

Bank profile

Bank of Maharashtra is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Silvassa branch — IFSC MAHB0001899 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Silvasa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at SAI CHAMBERS,OPP.HOTEL SAUBHAGYA INN, NEAR DE SILVASSASAI CHAMBERS,OPP.HOTEL SAUBHAGYA INN, NEAR DE SILVASSA. It serves the Silvasa 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 MAHB0001899 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 SILVASSA branch came to be assigned the code MAHB0001899.

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 MAHB0001899, money simply cannot be routed to the SILVASSA branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Silvassa branch

Once you have an account at Bank of Maharashtra – SILVASSA, the IFSC MAHB0001899 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 Silvassa 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 MAHB0001899

How to transfer money using IFSC MAHB0001899

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 MAHB0001899 across all three.

NEFT to Bank of Maharashtra, SILVASSA using IFSC MAHB0001899

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 MAHB0001899, and confirm that the system picks up Bank of Maharashtra – SILVASSA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SILVASSA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Maharashtra's SILVASSA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC MAHB0001899 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 – SILVASSA, use IMPS. With IFSC MAHB0001899 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 MAHB0001899 for Bank of Maharashtra – SILVASSA, 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 Silvassa 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 SILVASSA branch, the IFSC MAHB0001899 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Silvassa 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 MAHB0001899 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 Silvassa branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC MAHB0001899 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 – SILVASSA:

• The IFSC is exactly MAHB0001899 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 SILVASSA 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 Silvassa branch

The branch is located at SAI CHAMBERS,OPP.HOTEL SAUBHAGYA INN, NEAR DE SILVASSASAI CHAMBERS,OPP.HOTEL SAUBHAGYA INN, NEAR DE SILVASSA, which puts it inside Silvasa, the broader Dadra and Nagar Haveli district, and the state of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Maharashtra Silvassa branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC MAHB0001899 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-6352618694 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 MAHB0001899 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC MAHB0001899 for Bank of Maharashtra – SILVASSA, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Silvassa 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 MAHB0001899 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code MAHB0001899 belongs to Bank of Maharashtra's SILVASSA branch, located at SAI CHAMBERS,OPP.HOTEL SAUBHAGYA INN, NEAR DE SILVASSASAI CHAMBERS,OPP.HOTEL… in SILVASA, DADRA AND NAGAR HAVELI AND DAMAN AND DIU. 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.