IFSC Code of Telangana Grameena Bank, Suraram Branch, Telangana

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Telangana Grameena Bank's SURARAM branch in HYDERABAD-II, TELANGANA. The branch's IFSC code TGRB0000178 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.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Telangana Grameena Bank – SURARAM is TGRB0000178. The first four letters TGRB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000178 map to this branch in HYDERABAD-II, TELANGANA.

About the bank

Telangana Grameena Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Suraram branch in Hyderabad-Ii, Telangana is part of this network and uses the IFSC code TGRB0000178 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at PLOT NO.240, R.K. COMPLEX, SURARAM X ROADS, NEAR SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE, SURARAM. It serves the Hyderabad-Ii region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Telangana Grameena Bank. The IFSC TGRB0000178 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 Telangana Grameena Bank's SURARAM branch came to be assigned the code TGRB0000178.

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 TGRB0000178, money simply cannot be routed to the SURARAM branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Telangana Grameena Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC TGRB0000178 and the account number together uniquely identify the Suraram branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC TGRB0000178

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 TGRB0000178 across all three.

NEFT to Telangana Grameena Bank, SURARAM using IFSC TGRB0000178

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 TGRB0000178, and confirm that the system picks up Telangana Grameena Bank – SURARAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SURARAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Telangana Grameena Bank's SURARAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC TGRB0000178 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Telangana Grameena Bank – SURARAM, use IMPS. With IFSC TGRB0000178 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 TGRB0000178 for Telangana Grameena Bank – SURARAM, 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 Suraram 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 Telangana Grameena Bank's SURARAM branch, the IFSC TGRB0000178 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 Suraram branch

Once you have an account at Telangana Grameena Bank – SURARAM, the IFSC TGRB0000178 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 Suraram branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 40-9491041939.

• 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 TGRB0000178

Online banking and IFSC TGRB0000178

Telangana Grameena Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SURARAM 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 TGRB0000178 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 Suraram branch sits at PLOT NO.240, R.K. COMPLEX, SURARAM X ROADS, NEAR SUB REGISTRAR OFFICE, SURARAM. If you are travelling from outside Hyderabad-Ii, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 40-9491041939 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 TGRB0000178 and your account number.

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 Telangana Grameena Bank – SURARAM:

• The IFSC is exactly TGRB0000178 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Telangana Grameena Bank as the bank name and SURARAM 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Suraram 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 TGRB0000178 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC TGRB0000178 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 TGRB0000178 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 40-9491041939.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: TGRB0000178 is the IFSC code of Telangana Grameena Bank, SURARAM branch, in HYDERABAD-II, TELANGANA. 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.