Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited's THE BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD SIHOR branch in SIHOR, GUJARAT. The branch's IFSC code GSCB0BVN008 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 Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited – THE BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD SIHOR is GSCB0BVN008. The first four letters GSCB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters BVN008 map to this branch in SIHOR, GUJARAT.
Bank profile
The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor branch — IFSC GSCB0BVN008 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Sihor, Gujarat.
The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor branch overview
Located at TO SIHOR TALUKA SIHOR DIST BHAVNAGAR, the The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC GSCB0BVN008 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited |
|---|---|
| Branch | The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor |
| IFSC Code | GSCB0BVN008 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | TO SIHOR TALUKA SIHOR DIST BHAVNAGAR |
| City | Sihor |
| District | Bhavnagar |
| State | Gujarat |
| STD Code | 0 |
| Phone | 6358329408 |
Why every The Gujarat State 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 THE BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD SIHOR of The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code GSCB0BVN008 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 GSCB0BVN008 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The Gujarat State 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 GSCB0BVN008 and the account number together uniquely identify the The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC GSCB0BVN008
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 GSCB0BVN008 across all three.
How to use IFSC GSCB0BVN008 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited's THE BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD SIHOR 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC GSCB0BVN008.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as THE BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD SIHOR.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC GSCB0BVN008
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 The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited – THE BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD SIHOR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC GSCB0BVN008 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited – THE BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD SIHOR, use IMPS. With IFSC GSCB0BVN008 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor
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 GSCB0BVN008:
- 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 THE BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD SIHOR is still linked to IFSC GSCB0BVN008.
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 The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited's THE BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD SIHOR branch, the IFSC GSCB0BVN008 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 The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor branch
Once you have an account at The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited – THE BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD SIHOR, the IFSC GSCB0BVN008 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 The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 6358329408.
- 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 GSCB0BVN008
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor 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 GSCB0BVN008 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.
How to reach the The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor branch
The branch is located at TO SIHOR TALUKA SIHOR DIST BHAVNAGAR, which puts it inside Sihor, the broader Bhavnagar district, and the state of Gujarat. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC GSCB0BVN008 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 6358329408 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 GSCB0BVN008 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC GSCB0BVN008
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 The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited – THE BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD SIHOR, 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:
GSCB0BVN008. - 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor 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 GSCB0BVN008 continue to work without interruption.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC GSCB0BVN008 for The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited – THE BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD SIHOR, 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 address & contact
The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank LimitedThe Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor Branch
TO SIHOR TALUKA SIHOR DIST BHAVNAGAR
Sihor, Gujarat
Phone: 6358329408
IFSC: GSCB0BVN008
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC GSCB0BVN008 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC GSCB0BVN008 to send funds instantly.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor branch but serve different purposes.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using GSCB0BVN008 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited – The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor reflect within 30 minutes.
Does The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 6358329408 to confirm.
Is IFSC GSCB0BVN008 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC GSCB0BVN008 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How do I add The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited The Bhavnagar District Co Operative Bank Ltd Sihor as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC GSCB0BVN008, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Summary
The IFSC code GSCB0BVN008 belongs to The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited's THE BHAVNAGAR DISTRICT CO OPERATIVE BANK LTD SIHOR branch, located at TO SIHOR TALUKA SIHOR DIST BHAVNAGAR in SIHOR, GUJARAT. 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.


