IFSC Code of Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited, Shivajinagar, Dist. Sangli Branch, Maharashtra

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited, SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI branch in SANGLI-MIRAJ-KUPWAD, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is SRCB0000173. 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 SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC SRCB0000173 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, SRCB0000173 is the IFSC of Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited's SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI branch. The format is fixed: SRCB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000173 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Shivajinagar, Dist. Sangli branch — IFSC SRCB0000173 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad, Maharashtra.

About the Shivajinagar, Dist. Sangli branch

The Shivajinagar, Dist. Sangli branch of Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited is situated at C. S. NO. 517, EXTN. RANJEET EMPIRE, SANGLI-MIRAJ ROAD, SANGLI. 416 416.. 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 SRCB0000173 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 Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited's SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI branch came to be assigned the code SRCB0000173.

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 SRCB0000173, money simply cannot be routed to the SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC SRCB0000173

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 SRCB0000173 across all three.

NEFT to Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited, SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI using IFSC SRCB0000173

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 SRCB0000173, and confirm that the system picks up Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited – SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited's SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SRCB0000173 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited – SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI, use IMPS. With IFSC SRCB0000173 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 SRCB0000173 for Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited – SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI, 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 Shivajinagar, Dist. Sangli 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.

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 SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI branch, the IFSC SRCB0000173 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 Shivajinagar, Dist. Sangli branch

Once you have an account at Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited – SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI, the IFSC SRCB0000173 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 Shivajinagar, Dist. Sangli 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 SRCB0000173

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Shivajinagar, Dist. Sangli branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SRCB0000173 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC SRCB0000173

Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI 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 SRCB0000173 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 SRCB0000173

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 – SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI, 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: SRCB0000173.
• 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 Shivajinagar, Dist. Sangli branch

The branch is located at C. S. NO. 517, EXTN. RANJEET EMPIRE, SANGLI-MIRAJ ROAD, SANGLI. 416 416., which puts it inside Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad, the broader Sangli district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited Shivajinagar, Dist. Sangli branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SRCB0000173 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 233-2375899 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 SRCB0000173 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC SRCB0000173 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 SRCB0000173 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 233-2375899.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Shivajinagar, Dist. Sangli 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 SRCB0000173 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SRCB0000173 belongs to Saraswat Cooperative Bank Limited's SHIVAJINAGAR, DIST. SANGLI branch, located at C. S. NO. 517, EXTN. RANJEET EMPIRE, SANGLI-MIRAJ ROAD, SANGLI. 416 416. in SANGLI-MIRAJ-KUPWAD, 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.