IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Akola ,Ahmednagar Branch, Maharashtra

If you are searching for the IFSC code of State Bank of India, AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR branch in AKOLA, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is SBIN0001166. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC SBIN0001166 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

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, SBIN0001166 is the IFSC of State Bank of India's AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR branch. The format is fixed: SBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001166 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About State Bank of India

State Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Akola ,Ahmednagar branch in Akola. 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, SBIN0001166.

About this branch

The branch is located at SHIVAJI ROAD, DIST AHMEDNAGAR, MAHARASHTRA 422601. It serves the Akola region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of State Bank of India. The IFSC SBIN0001166 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0001166 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 SBIN0001166 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 SBIN0001166

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 SBIN0001166 across all three.

How to use IFSC SBIN0001166 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR 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 SBIN0001166.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR.
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 AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0001166 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to State Bank of India AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR (IFSC SBIN0001166)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0001166 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Akola ,Ahmednagar

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 SBIN0001166:

• 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 AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR is still linked to IFSC SBIN0001166.

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 State Bank of India's AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR branch, the IFSC SBIN0001166 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.

Account types you can open at the Akola ,Ahmednagar branch

Once you have an account at State Bank of India – AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR, the IFSC SBIN0001166 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 Akola ,Ahmednagar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 0.

• 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 SBIN0001166

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Akola ,Ahmednagar branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0001166 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Akola ,Ahmednagar 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 SBIN0001166 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 State Bank of India – AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR:

• The IFSC is exactly SBIN0001166 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills State Bank of India as the bank name and AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR 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 Akola ,Ahmednagar branch

The branch is located at SHIVAJI ROAD, DIST AHMEDNAGAR, MAHARASHTRA 422601, which puts it inside Akola, the broader Ahmednagar district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Akola ,Ahmednagar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0001166 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 0 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 SBIN0001166 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0001166 for State Bank of India – AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR, 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 Akola ,Ahmednagar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0001166, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: SBIN0001166 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, AKOLA ,AHMEDNAGAR branch, in AKOLA, 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.