IFSC Code of Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, Harlog Branch, Himachal Pradesh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, HARLOG branch in BILASPUR. The 11-digit IFSC HPSC0000133 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 Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited at the HARLOG 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 Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's HARLOG branch, the IFSC HPSC0000133 breaks down as follows: HPSC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000133 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited

Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Harlog branch in Bilaspur. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, HPSC0000133.

About the Harlog branch

The Harlog branch of Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited is situated at VPO HARLOG TEHSIL GHUMARWIN. 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 HPSC0000133 is used.

Why every Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited 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 HARLOG of Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code HPSC0000133 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 HPSC0000133 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC HPSC0000133

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 HPSC0000133 across all three.

NEFT to Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, HARLOG using IFSC HPSC0000133

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 HPSC0000133, and confirm that the system picks up Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – HARLOG. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC HPSC0000133

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – HARLOG, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC HPSC0000133 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited HARLOG (IFSC HPSC0000133)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC HPSC0000133 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the HARLOG branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC HPSC0000133 for Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – HARLOG, 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 Harlog 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 HPSC0000133

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 Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – HARLOG is still mapped to IFSC HPSC0000133. 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 HPSC0000133 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Harlog branch

Once you have an account at Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – HARLOG, the IFSC HPSC0000133 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 Harlog branch can access most of Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited'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 HPSC0000133

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC HPSC0000133 and the account number together uniquely identify the Harlog branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC HPSC0000133

Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the HARLOG 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 HPSC0000133 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 HPSC0000133

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 Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – HARLOG, 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: HPSC0000133.
• 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 Harlog branch sits at VPO HARLOG TEHSIL GHUMARWIN. If you are travelling from outside Bilaspur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 1978-285015 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 HPSC0000133 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC HPSC0000133 for Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – HARLOG, 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 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 Harlog branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC HPSC0000133, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code HPSC0000133 belongs to Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's HARLOG branch, located at VPO HARLOG TEHSIL GHUMARWIN in BILASPUR, HIMACHAL PRADESH. 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.