IFSC Code of The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank, Laxmipuri Branch, Maharashtra

If you are searching for the IFSC code of The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank, LAXMIPURI branch in KOLHAPUR, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is SVCB0000202. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the LAXMIPURI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC SVCB0000202 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

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 Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank – LAXMIPURI is SVCB0000202. The first four letters SVCB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000202 map to this branch in KOLHAPUR, MAHARASHTRA.

About The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank

The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Laxmipuri branch in Kolhapur. 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, SVCB0000202.

Branch details at a glance

Laxmipuri branch overview

Located at EAGLES PRIDE, B - WARD, MIRAJKAR TIKTI, MANGALWAR PETH, KOLHAPUR 416 012., the Laxmipuri branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SVCB0000202 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank's LAXMIPURI branch came to be assigned the code SVCB0000202.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC SVCB0000202, money simply cannot be routed to the LAXMIPURI branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Laxmipuri branch

Once you have an account at The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank – LAXMIPURI, the IFSC SVCB0000202 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 Laxmipuri 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 SVCB0000202

How to transfer money using IFSC SVCB0000202

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 SVCB0000202 across all three.

How to use IFSC SVCB0000202 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank's LAXMIPURI 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 SVCB0000202.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank and the branch as LAXMIPURI.
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 LAXMIPURI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank's LAXMIPURI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SVCB0000202 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank LAXMIPURI (IFSC SVCB0000202)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SVCB0000202 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the LAXMIPURI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Laxmipuri

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 SVCB0000202:

• 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 LAXMIPURI is still linked to IFSC SVCB0000202.

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 Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank's LAXMIPURI branch, the IFSC SVCB0000202 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.

Online banking and IFSC SVCB0000202

The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the LAXMIPURI 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 SVCB0000202 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Laxmipuri branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SVCB0000202 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SVCB0000202

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 – LAXMIPURI, 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: SVCB0000202.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Laxmipuri branch sits at EAGLES PRIDE, B - WARD, MIRAJKAR TIKTI, MANGALWAR PETH, KOLHAPUR 416 012.. If you are travelling from outside Kolhapur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 231-2642195 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC SVCB0000202 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC SVCB0000202 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 SVCB0000202 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 231-2642195.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Laxmipuri 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 SVCB0000202 continue to work without interruption.

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Final notes

To recap: SVCB0000202 is the IFSC code of The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank, LAXMIPURI branch, in KOLHAPUR, 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.