Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to State Bank of India's KUPARI branch in BALASORE, ODISHA. The branch's IFSC code SBIN0006129 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 State Bank of India – KUPARI is SBIN0006129. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 006129 map to this branch in BALASORE, ODISHA.
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 Kupari branch in Balasore, Odisha is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SBIN0006129 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kupari |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0006129 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | ATPOKUPARIORISSA |
| City | Balasore |
| District | Balasore |
| State | Odisha |
About the Kupari branch
The Kupari branch of State Bank of India is situated at ATPOKUPARIORISSA. 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 SBIN0006129 is used.
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 KUPARI of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0006129 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 SBIN0006129 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Kupari branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0006129 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of State 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 SBIN0006129.
Banking services available
The Kupari 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 SBIN0006129
How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0006129
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 SBIN0006129 across all three.
How to use IFSC SBIN0006129 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's KUPARI 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 SBIN0006129.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as KUPARI.
- 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 KUPARI
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's KUPARI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0006129 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to State Bank of India KUPARI (IFSC SBIN0006129)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0006129 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KUPARI branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC SBIN0006129 for State Bank of India – KUPARI, 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 – SBIN0006129 | Yes – SBIN0006129 | Yes – SBIN0006129 |
For most retail customers crediting the Kupari 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 State Bank of India's KUPARI branch, the IFSC SBIN0006129 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.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kupari 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 SBIN0006129 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.
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 SBIN0006129 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kupari branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
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 – KUPARI:
- The IFSC is exactly SBIN0006129 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 KUPARI 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.
Reaching the branch
The Kupari branch sits at ATPOKUPARIORISSA. If you are travelling from outside Balasore, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC SBIN0006129 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0006129 for State Bank of India – KUPARI, 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 Kupari branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0006129, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaKupari Branch
ATPOKUPARIORISSA
Balasore, Odisha
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: SBIN0006129
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC SBIN0006129 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC SBIN0006129 to send funds instantly.
Does State Bank of India Kupari branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
How do I add State Bank of India Kupari as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SBIN0006129, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the phone number of State Bank of India Kupari branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using SBIN0006129 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to State Bank of India – Kupari reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the IFSC code of State Bank of India Kupari branch?
The IFSC code of State Bank of India, Kupari branch is SBIN0006129. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Where is State Bank of India Kupari branch located?
State Bank of India's Kupari branch is located at ATPOKUPARIORISSA, Balasore, Odisha.
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 Kupari branch but serve different purposes.
Final notes
To recap: SBIN0006129 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, KUPARI branch, in BALASORE, ODISHA. 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.


