Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank's SRI BHARATHI COOP BK-HIMAYATHNGR branch in HYDERABAD, ANDHRA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code SVCB0017002 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, SVCB0017002 is the IFSC of The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank's SRI BHARATHI COOP BK-HIMAYATHNGR branch. The format is fixed: SVCB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 017002 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Sri Bharathi Coop Bk-Himayathngr |
| IFSC Code | SVCB0017002 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | SUNDARA SADAN,3-4-462/5,ST. NO. 5,HIMAYATNAGAR, HYDERABAD 500 026 |
| City | Hyderabad |
| District | Hyderabad |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| STD Code | 40 |
| Phone | 27634914 |
Bank profile
The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Sri Bharathi Coop Bk-Himayathngr branch — IFSC SVCB0017002 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
About this branch
The branch is located at SUNDARA SADAN,3-4-462/5,ST. NO. 5,HIMAYATNAGAR, HYDERABAD 500 026. It serves the Hyderabad 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 Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank. The IFSC SVCB0017002 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Why every The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank 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 SRI BHARATHI COOP BK-HIMAYATHNGR of The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SVCB0017002 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 SVCB0017002 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 SVCB0017002
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 SVCB0017002 across all three.
NEFT to The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank, SRI BHARATHI COOP BK-HIMAYATHNGR using IFSC SVCB0017002
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 SVCB0017002, and confirm that the system picks up The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank – SRI BHARATHI COOP BK-HIMAYATHNGR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC SVCB0017002
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 Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank – SRI BHARATHI COOP BK-HIMAYATHNGR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SVCB0017002 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank SRI BHARATHI COOP BK-HIMAYATHNGR (IFSC SVCB0017002)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SVCB0017002 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SRI BHARATHI COOP BK-HIMAYATHNGR branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Sri Bharathi Coop Bk-Himayathngr
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 SVCB0017002:
- 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 SRI BHARATHI COOP BK-HIMAYATHNGR is still linked to IFSC SVCB0017002.
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 SVCB0017002
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 Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank – SRI BHARATHI COOP BK-HIMAYATHNGR is still mapped to IFSC SVCB0017002. 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 SVCB0017002 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Sri Bharathi Coop Bk-Himayathngr branch
Once you have an account at The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank – SRI BHARATHI COOP BK-HIMAYATHNGR, the IFSC SVCB0017002 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 Sri Bharathi Coop Bk-Himayathngr branch can access most of The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative 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 SVCB0017002
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC SVCB0017002 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sri Bharathi Coop Bk-Himayathngr 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 Sri Bharathi Coop Bk-Himayathngr 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 SVCB0017002 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SVCB0017002
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 Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank – SRI BHARATHI COOP BK-HIMAYATHNGR, 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:
SVCB0017002. - 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 Sri Bharathi Coop Bk-Himayathngr branch
The branch is located at SUNDARA SADAN,3-4-462/5,ST. NO. 5,HIMAYATNAGAR, HYDERABAD 500 026, which puts it inside Hyderabad, the broader Hyderabad district, and the state of Andhra Pradesh. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank Sri Bharathi Coop Bk-Himayathngr branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SVCB0017002 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 40-27634914 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 SVCB0017002 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC SVCB0017002 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 SVCB0017002 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 40-27634914.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Sri Bharathi Coop Bk-Himayathngr 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 SVCB0017002 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative BankSri Bharathi Coop Bk-Himayathngr Branch
SUNDARA SADAN,3-4-462/5,ST. NO. 5,HIMAYATNAGAR, HYDERABAD 500 026
Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Phone: 40-27634914
IFSC: SVCB0017002
Frequently asked questions
Does The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank Sri Bharathi Coop Bk-Himayathngr branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 40-27634914 to confirm.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using SVCB0017002 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank – Sri Bharathi Coop Bk-Himayathngr reflect within 30 minutes.
Can I use IFSC SVCB0017002 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC SVCB0017002 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC SVCB0017002 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC SVCB0017002 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How do I add The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank Sri Bharathi Coop Bk-Himayathngr as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SVCB0017002, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
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 Sri Bharathi Coop Bk-Himayathngr branch but serve different purposes.
Final notes
To recap: SVCB0017002 is the IFSC code of The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank, SRI BHARATHI COOP BK-HIMAYATHNGR branch, in HYDERABAD, ANDHRA PRADESH. 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.


