IFSC Code of Standard Chartered Bank, Chhindwara Branch, Madhya Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Standard Chartered Bank's CHHINDWARA branch in CHHINDWARA, MADHYA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code SCBL0036098 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, SCBL0036098 is the IFSC of Standard Chartered Bank's CHHINDWARA branch. The format is fixed: SCBL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 036098 = branch identifier.

About the bank

Standard Chartered Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Chhindwara branch in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SCBL0036098 for all electronic settlement.

Chhindwara branch overview

Located at SHARMA COMPLEX,PLOT NO.491,WARD NO.38,PARASIA ROAD,CHHINDWARA 480001.MADHYA PRADESH, the Chhindwara branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SCBL0036098 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Standard Chartered 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 CHHINDWARA of Standard Chartered Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SCBL0036098 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 SCBL0036098 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Standard Chartered Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC SCBL0036098 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chhindwara branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC SCBL0036098

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 SCBL0036098 across all three.

NEFT to Standard Chartered Bank, CHHINDWARA using IFSC SCBL0036098

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 SCBL0036098, and confirm that the system picks up Standard Chartered Bank – CHHINDWARA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC SCBL0036098

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 Standard Chartered Bank – CHHINDWARA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SCBL0036098 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Standard Chartered Bank CHHINDWARA (IFSC SCBL0036098)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SCBL0036098 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHHINDWARA branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC SCBL0036098 for Standard Chartered Bank – CHHINDWARA, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Chhindwara branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

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 Standard Chartered Bank's CHHINDWARA branch, the IFSC SCBL0036098 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 Chhindwara branch is mapped to IFSC SCBL0036098 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Standard Chartered 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 SCBL0036098.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Chhindwara branch can access most of Standard Chartered 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 SCBL0036098

Online banking and IFSC SCBL0036098

Standard Chartered Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CHHINDWARA 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 SCBL0036098 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 Chhindwara branch

The branch is located at SHARMA COMPLEX,PLOT NO.491,WARD NO.38,PARASIA ROAD,CHHINDWARA 480001.MADHYA PRADESH, which puts it inside Chhindwara, the broader Chhindwara district, and the state of Madhya Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Standard Chartered Bank Chhindwara branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SCBL0036098 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 SCBL0036098 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 Standard Chartered Bank – CHHINDWARA:

• The IFSC is exactly SCBL0036098 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Standard Chartered Bank as the bank name and CHHINDWARA 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 Chhindwara 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 SCBL0036098 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SCBL0036098 for Standard Chartered Bank – CHHINDWARA, 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 SCBL0036098 belongs to Standard Chartered Bank's CHHINDWARA branch, located at SHARMA COMPLEX,PLOT NO.491,WARD NO.38,PARASIA ROAD,CHHINDWARA 480001.MADHYA… in CHHINDWARA, MADHYA PRADESH. 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.