IFSC Code of The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd, Panchgani Branch, Maharashtra

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd's PANCHGANI branch in SATARA, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code SDCE0001011 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, SDCE0001011 is the IFSC of The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd's PANCHGANI branch. The format is fixed: SDCE = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001011 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Panchgani branch — IFSC SDCE0001011 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Satara, Maharashtra.

About this branch

The branch is located at TAL-MAHABALESHWAR,DIST-SATARA. It serves the Satara region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. The IFSC SDCE0001011 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd 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 PANCHGANI of The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SDCE0001011 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 SDCE0001011 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 SDCE0001011

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 SDCE0001011 across all three.

NEFT to The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd, PANCHGANI using IFSC SDCE0001011

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 SDCE0001011, and confirm that the system picks up The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd – PANCHGANI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to PANCHGANI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd's PANCHGANI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SDCE0001011 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd – PANCHGANI, use IMPS. With IFSC SDCE0001011 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 Panchgani

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 SDCE0001011:

• 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 PANCHGANI is still linked to IFSC SDCE0001011.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC SDCE0001011

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd – PANCHGANI is still mapped to IFSC SDCE0001011. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.

If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC SDCE0001011 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Panchgani branch

Once you have an account at The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd – PANCHGANI, the IFSC SDCE0001011 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Panchgani branch can access most of The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd'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 SDCE0001011

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Panchgani branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SDCE0001011 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC SDCE0001011

The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PANCHGANI 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 SDCE0001011 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.

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 Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd – PANCHGANI:

• The IFSC is exactly SDCE0001011 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd as the bank name and PANCHGANI 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 Panchgani branch

The branch is located at TAL-MAHABALESHWAR,DIST-SATARA, which puts it inside Satara, the broader Panchgani district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd Panchgani branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SDCE0001011 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 412805-2168240216 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 SDCE0001011 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SDCE0001011 for The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd – PANCHGANI, 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 Panchgani branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SDCE0001011, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: SDCE0001011 is the IFSC code of The Satara District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd, PANCHGANI branch, in SATARA, MAHARASHTRA. 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.