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

Below are the complete branch details for The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited, VATVA branch, located in AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is VCOB0000017. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case VCOB0000017 for The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited – VATVA — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited's VATVA branch, the IFSC VCOB0000017 breaks down as follows: VCOB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000017 identifies this particular branch.

About The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited

The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Vatva branch in Ahmedabad. 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, VCOB0000017.

Vatva branch overview

Located at G-F-73,74,RUDRAX -2,PHASE -3,G.I.D.C.ROAD,VATVA, the Vatva branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC VCOB0000017 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 VATVA branch came to be assigned the code VCOB0000017.

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 VCOB0000017, money simply cannot be routed to the VATVA branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Vatva branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC VCOB0000017 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 VCOB0000017

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 VCOB0000017 across all three.

How to use IFSC VCOB0000017 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited's VATVA 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 VCOB0000017.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as VATVA.
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 VCOB0000017

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 Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited – VATVA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC VCOB0000017 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited – VATVA, use IMPS. With IFSC VCOB0000017 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 Vatva

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 VCOB0000017:

• 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 VATVA is still linked to IFSC VCOB0000017.

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 VATVA branch, the IFSC VCOB0000017 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 Vatva branch

Once you have an account at The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited – VATVA, the IFSC VCOB0000017 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Vatva branch can access most of The Vijay 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 VCOB0000017

Online banking and IFSC VCOB0000017

The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the VATVA branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC VCOB0000017 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

How to reach the Vatva branch

The branch is located at G-F-73,74,RUDRAX -2,PHASE -3,G.I.D.C.ROAD,VATVA, which puts it inside Ahmedabad, the broader Ahmedabad district, and the state of Gujarat. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited Vatva branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC VCOB0000017 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 79-25891090 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 VCOB0000017 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 – VATVA:

• The IFSC is exactly VCOB0000017 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 VATVA 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 Vatva 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 VCOB0000017 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC VCOB0000017 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 VCOB0000017 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 79-25891090.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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Final notes

To recap: VCOB0000017 is the IFSC code of The Vijay Cooperative Bank Limited, VATVA branch, in AHMEDABAD, 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.