IFSC Code of Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited, Ponda Branch, Goa

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited, PONDA branch in PONDA, GOA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is SRCB0000096. 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 PONDA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC SRCB0000096 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.

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, SRCB0000096 is the IFSC of Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited's PONDA branch. The format is fixed: SRCB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000096 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Ponda branch in Ponda, Goa is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SRCB0000096 for all electronic settlement.

Ponda branch overview

Located at HOTEL PRAKASH HERITAGE, SUPER MARKET COMPLEX, PONDA, GOA - 403 401., the Ponda branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SRCB0000096 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Why every Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including PONDA of Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SRCB0000096 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC SRCB0000096 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC SRCB0000096

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 SRCB0000096 across all three.

NEFT to Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited, PONDA using IFSC SRCB0000096

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 SRCB0000096, and confirm that the system picks up Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited – PONDA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC SRCB0000096

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 Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited – PONDA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SRCB0000096 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited – PONDA, use IMPS. With IFSC SRCB0000096 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 Ponda

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 SRCB0000096:

• 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 PONDA is still linked to IFSC SRCB0000096.

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 SRCB0000096

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 Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited – PONDA is still mapped to IFSC SRCB0000096. 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 SRCB0000096 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Ponda branch is mapped to IFSC SRCB0000096 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited, 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 SRCB0000096.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Ponda branch can access most of Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited'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 SRCB0000096

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Ponda branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SRCB0000096 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Ponda 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 SRCB0000096 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.

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 Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited – PONDA:

• The IFSC is exactly SRCB0000096 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited as the bank name and PONDA 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.

Reaching the branch

The Ponda branch sits at HOTEL PRAKASH HERITAGE, SUPER MARKET COMPLEX, PONDA, GOA - 403 401.. If you are travelling from outside Ponda, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 832-2318556 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 SRCB0000096 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC SRCB0000096 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 SRCB0000096 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 832-2318556.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Ponda 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 SRCB0000096 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SRCB0000096 belongs to Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited's PONDA branch, located at HOTEL PRAKASH HERITAGE, SUPER MARKET COMPLEX, PONDA, GOA - 403 401. in PONDA, GOA. 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.