Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Standard Chartered Bank's KAROL BAGH branch in NEW DELHI, DELHI. The branch's IFSC code SCBL0036030 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.
The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.
The IFSC for Standard Chartered Bank – KAROL BAGH is SCBL0036030. The first four letters SCBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 036030 map to this branch in NEW DELHI, DELHI.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Standard Chartered Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Karol Bagh |
| IFSC Code | SCBL0036030 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 13/37, WEA |
| City | New Delhi |
| District | New Delhi |
| State | Delhi |
| STD Code | 11 |
| Phone | 41546964 |
Bank profile
Standard Chartered Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Karol Bagh branch — IFSC SCBL0036030 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around New Delhi, Delhi.
About the Karol Bagh branch
The Karol Bagh branch of Standard Chartered Bank is situated at 13/37, WEA. 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 SCBL0036030 is used.
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 Standard Chartered Bank's KAROL BAGH branch came to be assigned the code SCBL0036030.
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 SCBL0036030, money simply cannot be routed to the KAROL BAGH branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC SCBL0036030
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 SCBL0036030 across all three.
How to use IFSC SCBL0036030 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Standard Chartered Bank's KAROL BAGH 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC SCBL0036030.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Standard Chartered Bank and the branch as KAROL BAGH.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC SCBL0036030
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 – KAROL BAGH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SCBL0036030 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Standard Chartered Bank – KAROL BAGH, use IMPS. With IFSC SCBL0036030 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC SCBL0036030 for Standard Chartered Bank – KAROL BAGH, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – SCBL0036030 | Yes – SCBL0036030 | Yes – SCBL0036030 |
For most retail customers crediting the Karol Bagh 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 KAROL BAGH branch, the IFSC SCBL0036030 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 Karol Bagh branch is mapped to IFSC SCBL0036030 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 SCBL0036030.
Banking services available
The Karol Bagh branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 11-41546964.
- Savings, current and salary accounts
- Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
- Personal, vehicle and home loans
- Demat and investment products (where supported)
- Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
- Debit and credit card issuance
- Locker facilities (subject to availability)
- Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
- Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
- NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC SCBL0036030
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 SCBL0036030 and the account number together uniquely identify the Karol Bagh branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Karol Bagh branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC SCBL0036030 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.
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 – KAROL BAGH:
- The IFSC is exactly SCBL0036030 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 KAROL BAGH 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.
How to reach the Karol Bagh branch
The branch is located at 13/37, WEA, which puts it inside New Delhi, the broader New Delhi district, and the state of Delhi. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Standard Chartered Bank Karol Bagh branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SCBL0036030 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 11-41546964 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 SCBL0036030 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC SCBL0036030 for Standard Chartered Bank – KAROL BAGH, 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 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 Karol Bagh branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SCBL0036030, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Standard Chartered BankKarol Bagh Branch
13/37, WEA
New Delhi, Delhi
Phone: 11-41546964
IFSC: SCBL0036030
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Karol Bagh branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC SCBL0036030 the same for all accounts at Karol Bagh branch?
Yes. The IFSC SCBL0036030 is shared by every account held at Standard Chartered Bank's Karol Bagh branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the IFSC code of Standard Chartered Bank Karol Bagh branch?
The IFSC code of Standard Chartered Bank, Karol Bagh branch is SCBL0036030. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
What is the phone number of Standard Chartered Bank Karol Bagh branch?
You can reach the branch at 11-41546964 during regular banking hours.
Does Standard Chartered Bank Karol Bagh branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 11-41546964 to confirm.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using SCBL0036030 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Standard Chartered Bank – Karol Bagh reflect within 30 minutes.
Where is Standard Chartered Bank Karol Bagh branch located?
Standard Chartered Bank's Karol Bagh branch is located at 13/37, WEA, New Delhi, Delhi.
How do I add Standard Chartered Bank Karol Bagh as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SCBL0036030, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Summary
The IFSC code SCBL0036030 belongs to Standard Chartered Bank's KAROL BAGH branch, located at 13/37, WEA in NEW DELHI, DELHI. 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.
