This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for State Bank of India, CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL branch in AGARTALA. The 11-digit IFSC SBIN0010261 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with State Bank of India at the CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL location, this is the only IFSC you need.
We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.
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 State Bank of India – CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL is SBIN0010261. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 010261 map to this branch in AGARTALA, TRIPURA.
About the bank
State Bank of India serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Currency Administration Cell branch in Agartala, Tripura is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SBIN0010261 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Currency Administration Cell |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0010261 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | STATE BANK OF INDIA,AGARTALA BRANCH,AGARTALA 799001 |
| City | Agartala |
| District | Agartala |
| State | Tripura |
Currency Administration Cell branch overview
Located at STATE BANK OF INDIA,AGARTALA BRANCH,AGARTALA 799001, the Currency Administration Cell branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SBIN0010261 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
Why every State 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 CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0010261 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 SBIN0010261 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Account types you can open at the Currency Administration Cell branch
Once you have an account at State Bank of India – CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, the IFSC SBIN0010261 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:
- Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
- Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
- Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
- NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
- Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
- Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
- Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.
Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.
Banking services available
The Currency Administration Cell branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.
- 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 SBIN0010261
How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0010261
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 SBIN0010261 across all three.
NEFT to State Bank of India, CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL using IFSC SBIN0010261
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 SBIN0010261, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC SBIN0010261
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 State Bank of India – CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SBIN0010261 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to State Bank of India CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL (IFSC SBIN0010261)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0010261 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC SBIN0010261 for State Bank of India – CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, 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 – SBIN0010261 | Yes – SBIN0010261 | Yes – SBIN0010261 |
For most retail customers crediting the Currency Administration Cell 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.
UPI payments and IFSC SBIN0010261
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 State Bank of India – CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0010261. 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 SBIN0010261 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC SBIN0010261
State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL 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 SBIN0010261 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.
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by State Bank of India carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC SBIN0010261 and the account number together uniquely identify the Currency Administration Cell branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SBIN0010261
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 State Bank of India – CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, 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:
SBIN0010261. - 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 Currency Administration Cell branch
The branch is located at STATE BANK OF INDIA,AGARTALA BRANCH,AGARTALA 799001, which puts it inside Agartala, the broader Agartala district, and the state of Tripura. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Currency Administration Cell branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0010261 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 SBIN0010261 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC SBIN0010261 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 SBIN0010261 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Currency Administration Cell 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 SBIN0010261 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaCurrency Administration Cell Branch
STATE BANK OF INDIA,AGARTALA BRANCH,AGARTALA 799001
Agartala, Tripura
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: SBIN0010261
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC SBIN0010261 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC SBIN0010261 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
What is the IFSC code of State Bank of India Currency Administration Cell branch?
The IFSC code of State Bank of India, Currency Administration Cell branch is SBIN0010261. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
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 Currency Administration Cell branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC SBIN0010261 the same for all accounts at Currency Administration Cell branch?
Yes. The IFSC SBIN0010261 is shared by every account held at State Bank of India's Currency Administration Cell branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How do I add State Bank of India Currency Administration Cell as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SBIN0010261, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the phone number of State Bank of India Currency Administration Cell branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
Final notes
To recap: SBIN0010261 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL branch, in AGARTALA, TRIPURA. 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.
