IFSC Code of Reserve Bank of India, Shillong Branch, Meghalaya

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Reserve Bank of India's SHILLONG branch in MEGHALAYA, MEGHALAYA. The branch's IFSC code RBIS0SLPA01 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 Reserve Bank of India's SHILLONG branch, the IFSC RBIS0SLPA01 breaks down as follows: RBIS identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and SLPA01 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Reserve Bank of India serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Shillong branch in Meghalaya, Meghalaya is part of this network and uses the IFSC code RBIS0SLPA01 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at APPHIRA BUILDING, FRUIT GARDEN ,SHILLONG JOWAI ROAD, SHILLONG. It serves the Meghalaya region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Reserve Bank of India. The IFSC RBIS0SLPA01 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every Reserve Bank of India 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 SHILLONG of Reserve Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code RBIS0SLPA01 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 RBIS0SLPA01 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC RBIS0SLPA01

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 RBIS0SLPA01 across all three.

How to use IFSC RBIS0SLPA01 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Reserve Bank of India's SHILLONG 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 RBIS0SLPA01.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Reserve Bank of India and the branch as SHILLONG.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SHILLONG

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Reserve Bank of India's SHILLONG branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC RBIS0SLPA01 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Reserve Bank of India SHILLONG (IFSC RBIS0SLPA01)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC RBIS0SLPA01 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SHILLONG branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Shillong

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 RBIS0SLPA01:

• 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 SHILLONG is still linked to IFSC RBIS0SLPA01.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC RBIS0SLPA01

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at Reserve Bank of India – SHILLONG is still mapped to IFSC RBIS0SLPA01. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.

If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC RBIS0SLPA01 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Shillong branch is mapped to IFSC RBIS0SLPA01 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Reserve Bank of India, 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 RBIS0SLPA01.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Shillong branch can access most of Reserve Bank of India'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 RBIS0SLPA01

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Shillong branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC RBIS0SLPA01 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC RBIS0SLPA01

Reserve Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SHILLONG 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 RBIS0SLPA01 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC RBIS0SLPA01

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 Reserve Bank of India – SHILLONG, 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: RBIS0SLPA01.
• 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 Shillong branch

The branch is located at APPHIRA BUILDING, FRUIT GARDEN ,SHILLONG JOWAI ROAD, SHILLONG, which puts it inside Meghalaya, the broader Shillong district, and the state of Meghalaya. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Reserve Bank of India Shillong branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC RBIS0SLPA01 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 364-2501839 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 RBIS0SLPA01 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC RBIS0SLPA01 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 RBIS0SLPA01 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 364-2501839.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 Shillong branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC RBIS0SLPA01, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code RBIS0SLPA01 belongs to Reserve Bank of India's SHILLONG branch, located at APPHIRA BUILDING, FRUIT GARDEN ,SHILLONG JOWAI ROAD, SHILLONG in MEGHALAYA, MEGHALAYA. 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.