IFSC Code of Maharashtra Gramin Bank, Akola Branch, Maharashtra

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Maharashtra Gramin Bank, AKOLA branch in AKOLA, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is MAHG0006201. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the AKOLA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC MAHG0006201 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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 Maharashtra Gramin Bank's AKOLA branch, the IFSC MAHG0006201 breaks down as follows: MAHG identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 006201 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Maharashtra Gramin Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Akola branch — IFSC MAHG0006201 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Akola, Maharashtra.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at C/O SHRI DILIP MADHUKAR UDGIRKAR, MADHUMALTI BUILDING, GUPTE MARG, JATHARPETH, AKOLA, TQ. DIST. AKOLA - 444005. It serves the Akola region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Maharashtra Gramin Bank. The IFSC MAHG0006201 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 Maharashtra Gramin Bank's AKOLA branch came to be assigned the code MAHG0006201.

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 MAHG0006201, money simply cannot be routed to the AKOLA branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Akola branch

Once you have an account at Maharashtra Gramin Bank – AKOLA, the IFSC MAHG0006201 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 Akola branch can access most of Maharashtra Gramin Bank'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 MAHG0006201

How to transfer money using IFSC MAHG0006201

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 MAHG0006201 across all three.

How to use IFSC MAHG0006201 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Maharashtra Gramin Bank's AKOLA 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 MAHG0006201.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Maharashtra Gramin Bank and the branch as AKOLA.
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 MAHG0006201

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 Maharashtra Gramin Bank – AKOLA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC MAHG0006201 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Maharashtra Gramin Bank AKOLA (IFSC MAHG0006201)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC MAHG0006201 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the AKOLA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Akola

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC MAHG0006201:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at AKOLA is still linked to IFSC MAHG0006201.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

UPI payments and IFSC MAHG0006201

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 Maharashtra Gramin Bank – AKOLA is still mapped to IFSC MAHG0006201. 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 MAHG0006201 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Akola 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 MAHG0006201 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 code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Maharashtra Gramin Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC MAHG0006201 and the account number together uniquely identify the Akola branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

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 Maharashtra Gramin Bank – AKOLA:

• The IFSC is exactly MAHG0006201 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Maharashtra Gramin Bank as the bank name and AKOLA 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 Akola branch

The branch is located at C/O SHRI DILIP MADHUKAR UDGIRKAR, MADHUMALTI BUILDING, GUPTE MARG, JATHARPETH, AKOLA, TQ. DIST. AKOLA - 444005, which puts it inside Akola, the broader Akola district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Maharashtra Gramin Bank Akola branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC MAHG0006201 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 724-7774046283 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 MAHG0006201 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC MAHG0006201 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 MAHG0006201 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 724-7774046283.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Akola 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 MAHG0006201 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code MAHG0006201 belongs to Maharashtra Gramin Bank's AKOLA branch, located at C/O SHRI DILIP MADHUKAR UDGIRKAR, MADHUMALTI BUILDING, GUPTE MARG, JATHARPETH,… in AKOLA, MAHARASHTRA. 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.