IFSC Code of The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank, Bharati Sahakari Bank-Akurdi Branch, Maharashtra

Below are the complete branch details for The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank, BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI branch, located in PUNE, MAHARASHTRA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is SVCB0010003. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case SVCB0010003 for The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank – BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI is SVCB0010003. The first four letters SVCB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 010003 map to this branch in PUNE, MAHARASHTRA.

Bank profile

The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Bharati Sahakari Bank-Akurdi branch — IFSC SVCB0010003 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Pune, Maharashtra.

Branch details at a glance

About the Bharati Sahakari Bank-Akurdi branch

The Bharati Sahakari Bank-Akurdi branch of The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank is situated at SECTOR NO.28, PLOT NO.93, AKURDI PRADHIKARAN, PUNE 411 044. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code SVCB0010003 is used.

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 BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI branch came to be assigned the code SVCB0010003.

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 SVCB0010003, money simply cannot be routed to the BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Bharati Sahakari Bank-Akurdi branch is mapped to IFSC SVCB0010003 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains SVCB0010003.

Banking services available

The Bharati Sahakari Bank-Akurdi branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 20-27657844.

• 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 SVCB0010003

How to transfer money using IFSC SVCB0010003

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 SVCB0010003 across all three.

NEFT to The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank, BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI using IFSC SVCB0010003

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 SVCB0010003, and confirm that the system picks up The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank – BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank's BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SVCB0010003 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI (IFSC SVCB0010003)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SVCB0010003 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Bharati Sahakari Bank-Akurdi

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 SVCB0010003:

• 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 BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI is still linked to IFSC SVCB0010003.

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 BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI branch, the IFSC SVCB0010003 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 SVCB0010003

The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI 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 SVCB0010003 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 Bharati Sahakari Bank-Akurdi branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SVCB0010003 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 SVCB0010003

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 – BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI, 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: SVCB0010003.
• 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 Bharati Sahakari Bank-Akurdi branch sits at SECTOR NO.28, PLOT NO.93, AKURDI PRADHIKARAN, PUNE 411 044. If you are travelling from outside Pune, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 20-27657844 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 SVCB0010003 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SVCB0010003 for The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank – BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Bharati Sahakari Bank-Akurdi 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 SVCB0010003 continue to work without interruption.

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Final notes

To recap: SVCB0010003 is the IFSC code of The Shamrao Vithal Cooperative Bank, BHARATI SAHAKARI BANK-AKURDI branch, in PUNE, 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.