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

If you are searching for the IFSC code of The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited, PUNA branch in SURAT, GUJARAT, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is SDCB0000098. 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 PUNA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC SDCB0000098 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.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited's PUNA branch, the IFSC SDCB0000098 breaks down as follows: SDCB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000098 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited

The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Puna branch in Surat. 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, SDCB0000098.

About the Puna branch

The Puna branch of The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited is situated at HOUSE NO 519-3, SHIV MAHOLLO, PUNA MAIN ROAD, TALUKA CHORYASI, PIN 395010. 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 SDCB0000098 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 Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited's PUNA branch came to be assigned the code SDCB0000098.

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 SDCB0000098, money simply cannot be routed to the PUNA branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC SDCB0000098

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 SDCB0000098 across all three.

NEFT to The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited, PUNA using IFSC SDCB0000098

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 SDCB0000098, and confirm that the system picks up The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited – PUNA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to PUNA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited's PUNA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SDCB0000098 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited PUNA (IFSC SDCB0000098)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SDCB0000098 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PUNA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Puna

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 SDCB0000098:

• 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 PUNA is still linked to IFSC SDCB0000098.

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 PUNA branch, the IFSC SDCB0000098 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Puna branch is mapped to IFSC SDCB0000098 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited, 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 SDCB0000098.

Banking services available

The Puna branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 261-2855060.

• 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 SDCB0000098

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 SDCB0000098 and the account number together uniquely identify the Puna 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 Puna 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 SDCB0000098 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 SDCB0000098

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 – PUNA, 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: SDCB0000098.
• 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 Puna branch

The branch is located at HOUSE NO 519-3, SHIV MAHOLLO, PUNA MAIN ROAD, TALUKA CHORYASI, PIN 395010, 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 Puna branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SDCB0000098 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 261-2855060 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 SDCB0000098 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SDCB0000098 for The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited – PUNA, 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 Puna 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 SDCB0000098 continue to work without interruption.

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Final notes

To recap: SDCB0000098 is the IFSC code of The Surat District Cooperative Bank Limited, PUNA branch, in SURAT, GUJARAT. 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.