IFSC Code of The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited, Bhestan Branch, Gujarat

If you are searching for the IFSC code of The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited, BHESTAN branch in SURAT, GUJARAT, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is SDCB0000083. 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 BHESTAN branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC SDCB0000083 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.

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, SDCB0000083 is the IFSC of The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited's BHESTAN branch. The format is fixed: SDCB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000083 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Bhestan branch — IFSC SDCB0000083 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Surat, Gujarat.

About the Bhestan branch

The Bhestan branch of The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited is situated at RAM NAGAR SOCIETY, SURAT-NAVSARI MAIN ROAD, BHESTAN, TA - CHORIYASI, PINCODE-395023. 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 SDCB0000083 is used.

Why every The Surat District 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 BHESTAN of The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SDCB0000083 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 SDCB0000083 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 SDCB0000083

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 SDCB0000083 across all three.

NEFT to The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited, BHESTAN using IFSC SDCB0000083

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 SDCB0000083, and confirm that the system picks up The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited – BHESTAN. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BHESTAN

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited's BHESTAN branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SDCB0000083 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited BHESTAN (IFSC SDCB0000083)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SDCB0000083 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BHESTAN branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Bhestan

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 SDCB0000083:

• 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 BHESTAN is still linked to IFSC SDCB0000083.

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 Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited's BHESTAN branch, the IFSC SDCB0000083 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 Bhestan branch

Once you have an account at The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited – BHESTAN, the IFSC SDCB0000083 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 Bhestan branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 261-2892977.

• 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 SDCB0000083

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC SDCB0000083 and the account number together uniquely identify the Bhestan 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 Bhestan 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 SDCB0000083 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 SDCB0000083

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 Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited – BHESTAN, 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: SDCB0000083.
• 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 Bhestan branch

The branch is located at RAM NAGAR SOCIETY, SURAT-NAVSARI MAIN ROAD, BHESTAN, TA - CHORIYASI, PINCODE-395023, 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 Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited Bhestan branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SDCB0000083 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 261-2892977 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 SDCB0000083 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC SDCB0000083 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 SDCB0000083 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 261-2892977.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Bhestan 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 SDCB0000083 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SDCB0000083 belongs to The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited's BHESTAN branch, located at RAM NAGAR SOCIETY, SURAT-NAVSARI MAIN ROAD, BHESTAN, TA - CHORIYASI,… in SURAT, GUJARAT. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.