IFSC Code of The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited, Gadhpur Road Branch, Gujarat

If you are searching for the IFSC code of The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited, GADHPUR ROAD branch in SURAT, GUJARAT, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is VARA0289030. 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 GADHPUR ROAD branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC VARA0289030 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 Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited's GADHPUR ROAD branch, the IFSC VARA0289030 breaks down as follows: VARA identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 289030 identifies this particular branch.

About The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited

The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Gadhpur Road 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, VARA0289030.

About this branch

The branch is located at G-3 TO 5, TFC- THE FUTURE CORNER,NEAR 300 FEET RING ROAD, PASODARA GADHPUR JUNCTION,GADHPUR ROAD, SURAT. It serves the Surat 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 Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited. The IFSC VARA0289030 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

Why every The Varachha 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 GADHPUR ROAD of The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code VARA0289030 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 VARA0289030 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Gadhpur Road branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC VARA0289030 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC VARA0289030

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 VARA0289030 across all three.

How to use IFSC VARA0289030 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited's GADHPUR ROAD 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 VARA0289030.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as GADHPUR ROAD.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC VARA0289030

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 Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited – GADHPUR ROAD, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC VARA0289030 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited – GADHPUR ROAD, use IMPS. With IFSC VARA0289030 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Gadhpur Road

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 VARA0289030:

• 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 GADHPUR ROAD is still linked to IFSC VARA0289030.

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 VARA0289030

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 Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited – GADHPUR ROAD is still mapped to IFSC VARA0289030. 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 VARA0289030 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Gadhpur Road branch

Once you have an account at The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited – GADHPUR ROAD, the IFSC VARA0289030 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 Gadhpur Road branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 261-7069055430.

• 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 VARA0289030

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Gadhpur Road 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 VARA0289030 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.

How to reach the Gadhpur Road branch

The branch is located at G-3 TO 5, TFC- THE FUTURE CORNER,NEAR 300 FEET RING ROAD, PASODARA GADHPUR JUNCTION,GADHPUR ROAD, SURAT, 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 Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited Gadhpur Road branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC VARA0289030 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 261-7069055430 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 VARA0289030 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC VARA0289030

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 Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited – GADHPUR ROAD, 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: VARA0289030.
• 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.

Branch banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Gadhpur Road branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC VARA0289030, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC VARA0289030 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 VARA0289030 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 261-7069055430.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code VARA0289030 belongs to The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited's GADHPUR ROAD branch, located at G-3 TO 5, TFC- THE FUTURE CORNER,NEAR 300 FEET RING ROAD, PASODARA GADHPUR… 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.