IFSC Code of Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited, Budhwar Peth Branch, Maharashtra

Below are the complete branch details for Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited, BUDHWAR PETH branch, located in PUNE, MAHARASHTRA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is SRCB0000194. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case SRCB0000194 for Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited – BUDHWAR PETH — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited's BUDHWAR PETH branch, the IFSC SRCB0000194 breaks down as follows: SRCB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000194 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Budhwar Peth branch — IFSC SRCB0000194 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Pune, Maharashtra.

Budhwar Peth branch overview

Located at CTS 24, PRAGATI HIGHT,SHOP NO.1 AND 2, APPA BALWANTCHOWK, BUDHWAR PETH, PUNE, the Budhwar Peth branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SRCB0000194 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited's BUDHWAR PETH branch came to be assigned the code SRCB0000194.

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 SRCB0000194, money simply cannot be routed to the BUDHWAR PETH branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC SRCB0000194 and the account number together uniquely identify the Budhwar Peth branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC SRCB0000194

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 SRCB0000194 across all three.

How to use IFSC SRCB0000194 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited's BUDHWAR PETH 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 SRCB0000194.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as BUDHWAR PETH.
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 BUDHWAR PETH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited's BUDHWAR PETH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SRCB0000194 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited BUDHWAR PETH (IFSC SRCB0000194)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SRCB0000194 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BUDHWAR PETH branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Budhwar Peth

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 SRCB0000194:

• 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 BUDHWAR PETH is still linked to IFSC SRCB0000194.

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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited's BUDHWAR PETH branch, the IFSC SRCB0000194 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Account types you can open at the Budhwar Peth branch

Once you have an account at Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited – BUDHWAR PETH, the IFSC SRCB0000194 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 Budhwar Peth 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 SRCB0000194

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Budhwar Peth 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 SRCB0000194 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.

How to reach the Budhwar Peth branch

The branch is located at CTS 24, PRAGATI HIGHT,SHOP NO.1 AND 2, APPA BALWANTCHOWK, BUDHWAR PETH, PUNE, which puts it inside Pune, the broader Pune district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited Budhwar Peth branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SRCB0000194 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 20-24455226 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 SRCB0000194 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SRCB0000194

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 Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited – BUDHWAR PETH, 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: SRCB0000194.
• 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 Budhwar Peth 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 SRCB0000194 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SRCB0000194 for Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited – BUDHWAR PETH, 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.

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Final notes

To recap: SRCB0000194 is the IFSC code of Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited, BUDHWAR PETH branch, in PUNE, 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.