IFSC Code of Maharashtra Gramin Bank, Sakari Branch, Maharashtra

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Maharashtra Gramin Bank's SAKARI branch in SAKARI, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code MAHG0005803 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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, MAHG0005803 is the IFSC of Maharashtra Gramin Bank's SAKARI branch. The format is fixed: MAHG = bank code, 0 = reserved, 005803 = branch identifier.

About Maharashtra Gramin Bank

Maharashtra Gramin Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Sakari branch in Sakari. 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, MAHG0005803.

About the Sakari branch

The Sakari branch of Maharashtra Gramin Bank is situated at AT SAKARI TQ DIST DHULE. 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 MAHG0005803 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 SAKARI branch came to be assigned the code MAHG0005803.

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 MAHG0005803, money simply cannot be routed to the SAKARI 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 MAHG0005803 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sakari branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC MAHG0005803

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 MAHG0005803 across all three.

How to use IFSC MAHG0005803 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Maharashtra Gramin Bank's SAKARI 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 MAHG0005803.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Maharashtra Gramin Bank and the branch as SAKARI.
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 SAKARI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Maharashtra Gramin Bank's SAKARI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC MAHG0005803 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 – SAKARI, use IMPS. With IFSC MAHG0005803 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 MAHG0005803 for Maharashtra Gramin Bank – SAKARI, 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 Sakari 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 MAHG0005803

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 – SAKARI is still mapped to IFSC MAHG0005803. 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 MAHG0005803 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Sakari branch

Once you have an account at Maharashtra Gramin Bank – SAKARI, the IFSC MAHG0005803 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 Sakari 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 MAHG0005803

Online banking and IFSC MAHG0005803

Maharashtra Gramin Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SAKARI 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 MAHG0005803 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.

How to reach the Sakari branch

The branch is located at AT SAKARI TQ DIST DHULE, which puts it inside Sakari, the broader Dhule district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Maharashtra Gramin Bank Sakari branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC MAHG0005803 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 2225-344059 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 MAHG0005803 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC MAHG0005803

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 – SAKARI, 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: MAHG0005803.
• 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.

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 Sakari branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC MAHG0005803, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC MAHG0005803 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 MAHG0005803 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 2225-344059.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: MAHG0005803 is the IFSC code of Maharashtra Gramin Bank, SAKARI branch, in SAKARI, MAHARASHTRA. 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.