IFSC Code of The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited, Yogi Chowk Branch Branch, Gujarat

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited, YOGI CHOWK BRANCH branch in SURAT. The 11-digit IFSC VARA0289012 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited at the YOGI CHOWK BRANCH location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this 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 YOGI CHOWK BRANCH branch, the IFSC VARA0289012 breaks down as follows: VARA identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 289012 identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Yogi Chowk Branch branch in Surat, Gujarat is part of this network and uses the IFSC code VARA0289012 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at FIRST FLOOR, SWAPN RESIDENCY, YOGI CHOWK, NR.WATER TANK, SURAT-395010. 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 VARA0289012 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 YOGI CHOWK BRANCH of The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code VARA0289012 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 VARA0289012 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Yogi Chowk Branch branch is mapped to IFSC VARA0289012 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of The Varachha 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 VARA0289012.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Yogi Chowk Branch branch can access most of The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited'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 VARA0289012

How to transfer money using IFSC VARA0289012

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 VARA0289012 across all three.

NEFT to The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited, YOGI CHOWK BRANCH using IFSC VARA0289012

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 VARA0289012, and confirm that the system picks up The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited – YOGI CHOWK BRANCH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC VARA0289012

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 – YOGI CHOWK BRANCH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC VARA0289012 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 – YOGI CHOWK BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC VARA0289012 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 Yogi Chowk Branch

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 VARA0289012:

• 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 YOGI CHOWK BRANCH is still linked to IFSC VARA0289012.

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 Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited's YOGI CHOWK BRANCH branch, the IFSC VARA0289012 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Yogi Chowk Branch 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 VARA0289012 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.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The Varachha 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 VARA0289012 and the account number together uniquely identify the Yogi Chowk Branch branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC VARA0289012

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 – YOGI CHOWK BRANCH, 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: VARA0289012.
• 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 Yogi Chowk Branch branch

The branch is located at FIRST FLOOR, SWAPN RESIDENCY, YOGI CHOWK, NR.WATER TANK, SURAT-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 Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited Yogi Chowk Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC VARA0289012 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 261-6918291 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 VARA0289012 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC VARA0289012 for The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited – YOGI CHOWK BRANCH, 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.

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 Yogi Chowk Branch branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC VARA0289012, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code VARA0289012 belongs to The Varachha Cooperative Bank Limited's YOGI CHOWK BRANCH branch, located at FIRST FLOOR, SWAPN RESIDENCY, YOGI CHOWK, NR.WATER TANK, SURAT-395010 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.