IFSC Code of Shri Veershaiv Cooperative Bank Limited, RTGS-HO Branch, Maharashtra

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Shri Veershaiv Cooperative Bank Limited, RTGS-HO branch in KOLHAPUR. The 11-digit IFSC SVSH0000001 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Shri Veershaiv Cooperative Bank Limited at the RTGS-HO location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this 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, SVSH0000001 is the IFSC of Shri Veershaiv Cooperative Bank Limited's RTGS-HO branch. The format is fixed: SVSH = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000001 = branch identifier.

About the bank

Shri Veershaiv Cooperative Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its RTGS-HO branch in Kolhapur, Maharashtra is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SVSH0000001 for all electronic settlement.

RTGS-HO branch overview

Located at 517,A/1,E WARD,TARARANI CHOWK, the RTGS-HO branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SVSH0000001 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 Shri Veershaiv Cooperative Bank Limited's RTGS-HO branch came to be assigned the code SVSH0000001.

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 SVSH0000001, money simply cannot be routed to the RTGS-HO branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Shri Veershaiv 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 SVSH0000001 and the account number together uniquely identify the RTGS-HO branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC SVSH0000001

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 SVSH0000001 across all three.

How to use IFSC SVSH0000001 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Shri Veershaiv Cooperative Bank Limited's RTGS-HO 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 SVSH0000001.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Shri Veershaiv Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as RTGS-HO.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC SVSH0000001

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 Shri Veershaiv Cooperative Bank Limited – RTGS-HO, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SVSH0000001 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Shri Veershaiv Cooperative Bank Limited RTGS-HO (IFSC SVSH0000001)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SVSH0000001 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the RTGS-HO branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to RTGS-HO

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 SVSH0000001:

• 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 RTGS-HO is still linked to IFSC SVSH0000001.

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 SVSH0000001

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 Shri Veershaiv Cooperative Bank Limited – RTGS-HO is still mapped to IFSC SVSH0000001. 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 SVSH0000001 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the RTGS-HO branch

Once you have an account at Shri Veershaiv Cooperative Bank Limited – RTGS-HO, the IFSC SVSH0000001 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.

Banking services available

The RTGS-HO branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 231-2536940.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC SVSH0000001

Online banking and IFSC SVSH0000001

Shri Veershaiv Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the RTGS-HO 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 SVSH0000001 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.

Reaching the branch

The RTGS-HO branch sits at 517,A/1,E WARD,TARARANI CHOWK. If you are travelling from outside Kolhapur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 231-2536940 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 SVSH0000001 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SVSH0000001

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 Shri Veershaiv Cooperative Bank Limited – RTGS-HO, 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: SVSH0000001.
• 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 RTGS-HO branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SVSH0000001, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC SVSH0000001 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 SVSH0000001 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 231-2536940.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: SVSH0000001 is the IFSC code of Shri Veershaiv Cooperative Bank Limited, RTGS-HO branch, in KOLHAPUR, 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.