IFSC Code of The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited, The Surat Mercantile Co Op Bank Ltd Bhathena Branch, Gujarat

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited's THE SURAT MERCANTILE CO OP BANK LTD BHATHENA branch in SURAT, GUJARAT. The branch's IFSC code GSCB0SMCB07 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 SURAT MERCANTILE CO OP BANK LTD BHATHENA is GSCB0SMCB07. The first four letters GSCB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters SMCB07 map to this branch in SURAT, 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 Surat Mercantile Co Op Bank Ltd Bhathena branch — IFSC GSCB0SMCB07 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Surat, Gujarat.

The Surat Mercantile Co Op Bank Ltd Bhathena branch overview

Located at 14-C, PLOT NO - 132-1-2, SHIV PLAZA SHIVSHANKAR NAGAR SOCIETY, UMIYA MATA ROAD, BHATHENA ANJANA SURAT - 395210, the The Surat Mercantile Co Op Bank Ltd Bhathena branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC GSCB0SMCB07 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 SURAT MERCANTILE CO OP BANK LTD BHATHENA of The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code GSCB0SMCB07 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 GSCB0SMCB07 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the The Surat Mercantile Co Op Bank Ltd Bhathena branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC GSCB0SMCB07 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC GSCB0SMCB07

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 GSCB0SMCB07 across all three.

NEFT to The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited, THE SURAT MERCANTILE CO OP BANK LTD BHATHENA using IFSC GSCB0SMCB07

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 GSCB0SMCB07, and confirm that the system picks up The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited – THE SURAT MERCANTILE CO OP BANK LTD BHATHENA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC GSCB0SMCB07

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 SURAT MERCANTILE CO OP BANK LTD BHATHENA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC GSCB0SMCB07 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 SURAT MERCANTILE CO OP BANK LTD BHATHENA, use IMPS. With IFSC GSCB0SMCB07 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 Surat Mercantile Co Op Bank Ltd Bhathena

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 GSCB0SMCB07:

• 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 SURAT MERCANTILE CO OP BANK LTD BHATHENA is still linked to IFSC GSCB0SMCB07.

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 SURAT MERCANTILE CO OP BANK LTD BHATHENA branch, the IFSC GSCB0SMCB07 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 Surat Mercantile Co Op Bank Ltd Bhathena branch

Once you have an account at The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited – THE SURAT MERCANTILE CO OP BANK LTD BHATHENA, the IFSC GSCB0SMCB07 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 Surat Mercantile Co Op Bank Ltd Bhathena branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 261-2331591.

• 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 GSCB0SMCB07

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the The Surat Mercantile Co Op Bank Ltd Bhathena 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 GSCB0SMCB07 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 Surat Mercantile Co Op Bank Ltd Bhathena branch

The branch is located at 14-C, PLOT NO - 132-1-2, SHIV PLAZA SHIVSHANKAR NAGAR SOCIETY, UMIYA MATA ROAD, BHATHENA ANJANA SURAT - 395210, which puts it inside Surat, the broader Surat district, and the state of Gujarat. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited The Surat Mercantile Co Op Bank Ltd Bhathena branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC GSCB0SMCB07 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 261-2331591 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 GSCB0SMCB07 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC GSCB0SMCB07

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 SURAT MERCANTILE CO OP BANK LTD BHATHENA, 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: GSCB0SMCB07.
• 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 The Surat Mercantile Co Op Bank Ltd Bhathena branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC GSCB0SMCB07, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC GSCB0SMCB07 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 GSCB0SMCB07 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 261-2331591.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: GSCB0SMCB07 is the IFSC code of The Gujarat State Cooperative Bank Limited, THE SURAT MERCANTILE CO OP BANK LTD BHATHENA branch, in SURAT, GUJARAT. 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.