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

Below are the complete branch details for Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, SAULIKHAD branch, located in MANDI, HIMACHAL PRADESH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is HPSC0000328. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case HPSC0000328 for Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – SAULIKHAD — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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, HPSC0000328 is the IFSC of Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's SAULIKHAD branch. The format is fixed: HPSC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000328 = branch identifier.

About the bank

Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Saulikhad branch in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code HPSC0000328 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at SAULIKAHD PIN 175001. It serves the Mandi region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited. The IFSC HPSC0000328 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 Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's SAULIKHAD branch came to be assigned the code HPSC0000328.

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 HPSC0000328, money simply cannot be routed to the SAULIKHAD branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Saulikhad branch

Once you have an account at Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – SAULIKHAD, the IFSC HPSC0000328 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.

Banking services available

The Saulikhad branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 1905-237659.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC HPSC0000328

How to transfer money using IFSC HPSC0000328

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 HPSC0000328 across all three.

How to use IFSC HPSC0000328 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's SAULIKHAD 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 HPSC0000328.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as SAULIKHAD.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC HPSC0000328

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 – SAULIKHAD, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC HPSC0000328 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited SAULIKHAD (IFSC HPSC0000328)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC HPSC0000328 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SAULIKHAD branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC HPSC0000328 for Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – SAULIKHAD, 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 Saulikhad 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 Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited's SAULIKHAD branch, the IFSC HPSC0000328 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.

Online banking and IFSC HPSC0000328

Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SAULIKHAD 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 HPSC0000328 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.

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 HPSC0000328 and the account number together uniquely identify the Saulikhad branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC HPSC0000328

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 – SAULIKHAD, 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: HPSC0000328.
• 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 Saulikhad branch sits at SAULIKAHD PIN 175001. If you are travelling from outside Mandi, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 1905-237659 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 HPSC0000328 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC HPSC0000328 for Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited – SAULIKHAD, 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 Saulikhad branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC HPSC0000328, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: HPSC0000328 is the IFSC code of Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited, SAULIKHAD branch, in MANDI, HIMACHAL PRADESH. 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.