IFSC Code of The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited, Meghaninagar Branch, Gujarat

If you are searching for the IFSC code of The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited, MEGHANINAGAR branch in AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is VCOB0000008. 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 MEGHANINAGAR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC VCOB0000008 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, VCOB0000008 is the IFSC of The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited's MEGHANINAGAR branch. The format is fixed: VCOB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000008 = branch identifier.

About the bank

The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Meghaninagar branch in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is part of this network and uses the IFSC code VCOB0000008 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at RATNASAGAR SOC,CROSS ROADS,MEGHANINAGAR. It serves the Ahmedabad 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 Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited. The IFSC VCOB0000008 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited's MEGHANINAGAR branch came to be assigned the code VCOB0000008.

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 VCOB0000008, money simply cannot be routed to the MEGHANINAGAR branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Meghaninagar branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC VCOB0000008 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 VCOB0000008

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 VCOB0000008 across all three.

NEFT to The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited, MEGHANINAGAR using IFSC VCOB0000008

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 VCOB0000008, and confirm that the system picks up The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited – MEGHANINAGAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to MEGHANINAGAR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited's MEGHANINAGAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC VCOB0000008 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited – MEGHANINAGAR, use IMPS. With IFSC VCOB0000008 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 Meghaninagar

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 VCOB0000008:

• 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 MEGHANINAGAR is still linked to IFSC VCOB0000008.

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 Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited's MEGHANINAGAR branch, the IFSC VCOB0000008 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 Meghaninagar branch

Once you have an account at The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited – MEGHANINAGAR, the IFSC VCOB0000008 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 Meghaninagar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 79-22683242.

• 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 VCOB0000008

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Meghaninagar 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 VCOB0000008 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.

Reaching the branch

The Meghaninagar branch sits at RATNASAGAR SOC,CROSS ROADS,MEGHANINAGAR. If you are travelling from outside Ahmedabad, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 79-22683242 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 VCOB0000008 and your account number.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited – MEGHANINAGAR:

• The IFSC is exactly VCOB0000008 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited as the bank name and MEGHANINAGAR as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

Working hours

Branch counters at Meghaninagar 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 VCOB0000008 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC VCOB0000008 for The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited – MEGHANINAGAR, 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code VCOB0000008 belongs to The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited's MEGHANINAGAR branch, located at RATNASAGAR SOC,CROSS ROADS,MEGHANINAGAR in AHMEDABAD, 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.