IFSC Code of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, Mahagaon Branch, Maharashtra

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's MAHAGAON branch in YAVATMAL, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code UTKS0002088 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.

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, UTKS0002088 is the IFSC of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's MAHAGAON branch. The format is fixed: UTKS = bank code, 0 = reserved, 002088 = branch identifier.

About Utkarsh Small Finance Bank

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Mahagaon branch in Yavatmal. 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, UTKS0002088.

About the Mahagaon branch

The Mahagaon branch of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank is situated at UTKARSH SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD.N.H-363 NAGPUR TO TULUJAPUR ROAD SAI NAGARI COLONY NEAR SAI MANDIR MAHAGAON DISTRICT-YAVATMAL MAHARASHTRA 445205. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code UTKS0002088 is used.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Utkarsh Small Finance Bank 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 MAHAGAON of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UTKS0002088 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 UTKS0002088 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 Mahagaon branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UTKS0002088 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 UTKS0002088

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 UTKS0002088 across all three.

How to use IFSC UTKS0002088 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's MAHAGAON 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 UTKS0002088.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Utkarsh Small Finance Bank and the branch as MAHAGAON.
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 UTKS0002088

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 Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – MAHAGAON, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UTKS0002088 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Utkarsh Small Finance Bank MAHAGAON (IFSC UTKS0002088)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UTKS0002088 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MAHAGAON branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Mahagaon

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 UTKS0002088:

• 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 MAHAGAON is still linked to IFSC UTKS0002088.

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 Utkarsh Small Finance Bank's MAHAGAON branch, the IFSC UTKS0002088 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 Mahagaon branch is mapped to IFSC UTKS0002088 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, 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 UTKS0002088.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Mahagaon branch can access most of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank'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 UTKS0002088

Online banking and IFSC UTKS0002088

Utkarsh Small Finance Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MAHAGAON 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 UTKS0002088 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 Mahagaon branch

The branch is located at UTKARSH SMALL FINANCE BANK LTD.N.H-363 NAGPUR TO TULUJAPUR ROAD SAI NAGARI COLONY NEAR SAI MANDIR MAHAGAON DISTRICT-YAVATMAL MAHARASHTRA 445205, which puts it inside Yavatmal, the broader Yavatmal district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Utkarsh Small Finance Bank Mahagaon branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UTKS0002088 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 UTKS0002088 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UTKS0002088

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 Utkarsh Small Finance Bank – MAHAGAON, 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: UTKS0002088.
• 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 Mahagaon 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 UTKS0002088 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC UTKS0002088 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 UTKS0002088 by:

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

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: UTKS0002088 is the IFSC code of Utkarsh Small Finance Bank, MAHAGAON branch, in YAVATMAL, 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.