IFSC Code of Maharashtra Gramin Bank, Ambachondi Branch, Maharashtra

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Maharashtra Gramin Bank, AMBACHONDI branch in AMBACHONDI, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is MAHG0004202. 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 AMBACHONDI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC MAHG0004202 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 AMBACHONDI branch, the IFSC MAHG0004202 breaks down as follows: MAHG identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 004202 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 Ambachondi branch — IFSC MAHG0004202 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Ambachondi, Maharashtra.

About the Ambachondi branch

The Ambachondi branch of Maharashtra Gramin Bank is situated at AT AMBACHONDI TQ BASMAT DIST HINGOLI. 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 MAHG0004202 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 AMBACHONDI branch came to be assigned the code MAHG0004202.

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 MAHG0004202, money simply cannot be routed to the AMBACHONDI branch electronically.

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 MAHG0004202 and the account number together uniquely identify the Ambachondi branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC MAHG0004202

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 MAHG0004202 across all three.

NEFT to Maharashtra Gramin Bank, AMBACHONDI using IFSC MAHG0004202

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 MAHG0004202, and confirm that the system picks up Maharashtra Gramin Bank – AMBACHONDI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to AMBACHONDI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Maharashtra Gramin Bank's AMBACHONDI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC MAHG0004202 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Maharashtra Gramin Bank – AMBACHONDI, use IMPS. With IFSC MAHG0004202 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 MAHG0004202 for Maharashtra Gramin Bank – AMBACHONDI, 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 Ambachondi 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 MAHG0004202

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 – AMBACHONDI is still mapped to IFSC MAHG0004202. 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 MAHG0004202 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Ambachondi branch

Once you have an account at Maharashtra Gramin Bank – AMBACHONDI, the IFSC MAHG0004202 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 Ambachondi 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 MAHG0004202

Online banking and IFSC MAHG0004202

Maharashtra Gramin Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the AMBACHONDI 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 MAHG0004202 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.

Reaching the branch

The Ambachondi branch sits at AT AMBACHONDI TQ BASMAT DIST HINGOLI. If you are travelling from outside Ambachondi, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 2454-242215 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 MAHG0004202 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC MAHG0004202

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 Maharashtra Gramin Bank – AMBACHONDI, 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: MAHG0004202.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Ambachondi 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 MAHG0004202 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC MAHG0004202 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 MAHG0004202 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 2454-242215.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code MAHG0004202 belongs to Maharashtra Gramin Bank's AMBACHONDI branch, located at AT AMBACHONDI TQ BASMAT DIST HINGOLI in AMBACHONDI, 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.