IFSC Code of Telangana Grameena Bank, Vikarabad Branch, Telangana

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Telangana Grameena Bank's VIKARABAD branch in HYDERABAD-II, TELANGANA. The branch's IFSC code TGRB0000167 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.

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, TGRB0000167 is the IFSC of Telangana Grameena Bank's VIKARABAD branch. The format is fixed: TGRB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000167 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Telangana Grameena Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Vikarabad branch — IFSC TGRB0000167 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Hyderabad-Ii, Telangana.

Vikarabad branch overview

Located at H.NO 4-7-33 NEAR AREA HOSPITAL BUS STAND ROAD VIKARABAD, the Vikarabad branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC TGRB0000167 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 VIKARABAD branch came to be assigned the code TGRB0000167.

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 TGRB0000167, money simply cannot be routed to the VIKARABAD branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC TGRB0000167

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 TGRB0000167 across all three.

How to use IFSC TGRB0000167 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Telangana Grameena Bank's VIKARABAD 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 TGRB0000167.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Telangana Grameena Bank and the branch as VIKARABAD.
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 TGRB0000167

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 Telangana Grameena Bank – VIKARABAD, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC TGRB0000167 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Telangana Grameena Bank VIKARABAD (IFSC TGRB0000167)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC TGRB0000167 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the VIKARABAD branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Vikarabad

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 TGRB0000167:

• 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 VIKARABAD is still linked to IFSC TGRB0000167.

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 Telangana Grameena Bank's VIKARABAD branch, the IFSC TGRB0000167 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Vikarabad branch is mapped to IFSC TGRB0000167 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Telangana Grameena Bank, 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 TGRB0000167.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Vikarabad branch can access most of Telangana Grameena Bank'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 TGRB0000167

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 TGRB0000167 and the account number together uniquely identify the Vikarabad branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC TGRB0000167

Telangana Grameena Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the VIKARABAD 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 TGRB0000167 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 TGRB0000167

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 Telangana Grameena Bank – VIKARABAD, 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: TGRB0000167.
• 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 Vikarabad branch

The branch is located at H.NO 4-7-33 NEAR AREA HOSPITAL BUS STAND ROAD VIKARABAD, which puts it inside Hyderabad-Ii, the broader Vikarabad district, and the state of Telangana. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Telangana Grameena Bank Vikarabad branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC TGRB0000167 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 40-9491041934 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 TGRB0000167 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC TGRB0000167 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 TGRB0000167 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 40-9491041934.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 Vikarabad branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC TGRB0000167, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code TGRB0000167 belongs to Telangana Grameena Bank's VIKARABAD branch, located at H.NO 4-7-33 NEAR AREA HOSPITAL BUS STAND ROAD VIKARABAD in HYDERABAD-II, TELANGANA. 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.