IFSC Code of Maharashtra Gramin Bank, Bela Branch, Maharashtra

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Maharashtra Gramin Bank, BELA branch in NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is MAHG0006708. 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 BELA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC MAHG0006708 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.

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 Maharashtra Gramin Bank – BELA is MAHG0006708. The first four letters MAHG are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 006708 map to this branch in NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA.

Branch details at a glance

About Maharashtra Gramin Bank

Maharashtra Gramin Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Bela branch in Nagpur. 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, MAHG0006708.

About the Bela branch

The Bela branch of Maharashtra Gramin Bank is situated at A/P BELA, TAL UMRED, DIST NAGPUR - 441108. 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 MAHG0006708 is used.

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 BELA branch came to be assigned the code MAHG0006708.

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 MAHG0006708, money simply cannot be routed to the BELA branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC MAHG0006708

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 MAHG0006708 across all three.

How to use IFSC MAHG0006708 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Maharashtra Gramin Bank's BELA 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 MAHG0006708.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Maharashtra Gramin Bank and the branch as BELA.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BELA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Maharashtra Gramin Bank's BELA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC MAHG0006708 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 – BELA, use IMPS. With IFSC MAHG0006708 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Bela

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 MAHG0006708:

• 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 BELA is still linked to IFSC MAHG0006708.

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 MAHG0006708

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 – BELA is still mapped to IFSC MAHG0006708. 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 MAHG0006708 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Bela branch is mapped to IFSC MAHG0006708 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Maharashtra Gramin Bank, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains MAHG0006708.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Bela 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 MAHG0006708

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 MAHG0006708 and the account number together uniquely identify the Bela branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC MAHG0006708

Maharashtra Gramin Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BELA 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 MAHG0006708 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 MAHG0006708

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 – BELA, 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: MAHG0006708.
• 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.

How to reach the Bela branch

The branch is located at A/P BELA, TAL UMRED, DIST NAGPUR - 441108, which puts it inside Nagpur, the broader Nagpur district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Maharashtra Gramin Bank Bela branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC MAHG0006708 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 712-8275398920 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 MAHG0006708 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC MAHG0006708 for Maharashtra Gramin Bank – BELA, 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 Bela branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC MAHG0006708, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code MAHG0006708 belongs to Maharashtra Gramin Bank's BELA branch, located at A/P BELA, TAL UMRED, DIST NAGPUR - 441108 in NAGPUR, 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.