IFSC Code of The Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited, Budhawar Peth Branch, Maharashtra

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited's BUDHAWAR PETH branch in PUNE, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code VSBL0000013 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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 Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited's BUDHAWAR PETH branch, the IFSC VSBL0000013 breaks down as follows: VSBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000013 identifies this particular branch.

About The Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited

The Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Budhawar Peth branch in Pune. 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, VSBL0000013.

About this branch

The branch is located at 691, BUDHWAR PETH, OPP.DAKSHINABHIMUKH MARUTI SHANI MANDIR,PUNE 411002. It serves the Pune 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 Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited. The IFSC VSBL0000013 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

Why every The Vishweshwar Sahakari 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 BUDHAWAR PETH of The Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code VSBL0000013 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 VSBL0000013 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 Budhawar Peth branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC VSBL0000013 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 VSBL0000013

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 VSBL0000013 across all three.

How to use IFSC VSBL0000013 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to The Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited's BUDHAWAR PETH 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 VSBL0000013.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited and the branch as BUDHAWAR PETH.
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 VSBL0000013

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 Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited – BUDHAWAR PETH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC VSBL0000013 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to The Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited BUDHAWAR PETH (IFSC VSBL0000013)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC VSBL0000013 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BUDHAWAR PETH branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Budhawar Peth

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 VSBL0000013:

• 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 BUDHAWAR PETH is still linked to IFSC VSBL0000013.

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 Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited's BUDHAWAR PETH branch, the IFSC VSBL0000013 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 Budhawar Peth branch is mapped to IFSC VSBL0000013 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of The Vishweshwar Sahakari 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 VSBL0000013.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Budhawar Peth branch can access most of The Vishweshwar Sahakari 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 VSBL0000013

Online banking and IFSC VSBL0000013

The Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BUDHAWAR PETH 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 VSBL0000013 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.

Reaching the branch

The Budhawar Peth branch sits at 691, BUDHWAR PETH, OPP.DAKSHINABHIMUKH MARUTI SHANI MANDIR,PUNE 411002. If you are travelling from outside Pune, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 20-9881909713 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 VSBL0000013 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC VSBL0000013

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 Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited – BUDHAWAR PETH, 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: VSBL0000013.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Budhawar Peth 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 VSBL0000013 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC VSBL0000013 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 VSBL0000013 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 20-9881909713.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: VSBL0000013 is the IFSC code of The Vishweshwar Sahakari Bank Limited, BUDHAWAR PETH branch, in PUNE, MAHARASHTRA. 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.