IFSC Code of The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited, Branch, Maharashtra

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited's branch in , MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code GBCB0000017 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 The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited – is GBCB0000017. The first four letters GBCB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000017 map to this branch in , MAHARASHTRA.

Branch details at a glance

About The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited

The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the branch in . Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, GBCB0000017.

branch overview

Located at SHOP NO. 2 AND 3, PRINCE PALACE BLDG.,PANCHPAKHADI, THANE W, the branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC GBCB0000017 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Why every The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including of The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code GBCB0000017 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC GBCB0000017 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC GBCB0000017

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 GBCB0000017 across all three.

How to use IFSC GBCB0000017 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited's 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 GBCB0000017.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as .
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

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited's branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC GBCB0000017 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited (IFSC GBCB0000017)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC GBCB0000017 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC GBCB0000017 for The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited – , 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 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 The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited's branch, the IFSC GBCB0000017 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 branch is mapped to IFSC GBCB0000017 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited, 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 GBCB0000017.

Products and services

Customers walking into the branch can access most of The Greater Bombay 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 GBCB0000017

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The Greater Bombay 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 GBCB0000017 and the account number together uniquely identify the branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the 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 GBCB0000017 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.

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 The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited – :

• The IFSC is exactly GBCB0000017 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited as the bank name and 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.

How to reach the branch

The branch is located at SHOP NO. 2 AND 3, PRINCE PALACE BLDG.,PANCHPAKHADI, THANE W, which puts it inside , the broader district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC GBCB0000017 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 65201939 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 GBCB0000017 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC GBCB0000017 for The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited – , 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.

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 branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC GBCB0000017, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code GBCB0000017 belongs to The Greater Bombay Cooperative Bank Limited's branch, located at SHOP NO. 2 AND 3, PRINCE PALACE BLDG.,PANCHPAKHADI, THANE W in , 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.