Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to State Bank of India's HMT AREA, BANGALORE branch in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. The branch's IFSC code SBIN0016335 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, SBIN0016335 is the IFSC of State Bank of India's HMT AREA, BANGALORE branch. The format is fixed: SBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 016335 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Hmt Area, Bangalore |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0016335 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 5/34, HMT SCHOOL MIAN ROAD, JALAHALLI, DIST. BANGALORE, KARNATAKA 560013. |
| City | Bangalore |
| District | Bangalore |
| State | Karnataka |
About State Bank of India
State Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Hmt Area, Bangalore branch in Bangalore. 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, SBIN0016335.
About the Hmt Area, Bangalore branch
The Hmt Area, Bangalore branch of State Bank of India is situated at 5/34, HMT SCHOOL MIAN ROAD, JALAHALLI, DIST. BANGALORE, KARNATAKA 560013.. 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 SBIN0016335 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 HMT AREA, BANGALORE of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0016335 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 SBIN0016335 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 SBIN0016335
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 SBIN0016335 across all three.
NEFT to State Bank of India, HMT AREA, BANGALORE using IFSC SBIN0016335
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 SBIN0016335, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – HMT AREA, BANGALORE. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to HMT AREA, BANGALORE
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's HMT AREA, BANGALORE branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0016335 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to State Bank of India HMT AREA, BANGALORE (IFSC SBIN0016335)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0016335 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the HMT AREA, BANGALORE branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC SBIN0016335 for State Bank of India – HMT AREA, BANGALORE, 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 – SBIN0016335 | Yes – SBIN0016335 | Yes – SBIN0016335 |
For most retail customers crediting the Hmt Area, Bangalore 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 SBIN0016335
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 – HMT AREA, BANGALORE is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0016335. 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 SBIN0016335 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Hmt Area, Bangalore branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0016335 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 SBIN0016335.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Hmt Area, Bangalore branch can access most of State Bank of India'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 SBIN0016335
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Hmt Area, Bangalore branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0016335 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Online banking and IFSC SBIN0016335
State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the HMT AREA, BANGALORE 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 SBIN0016335 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SBIN0016335
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 – HMT AREA, BANGALORE, 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:
SBIN0016335. - 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 Hmt Area, Bangalore branch
The branch is located at 5/34, HMT SCHOOL MIAN ROAD, JALAHALLI, DIST. BANGALORE, KARNATAKA 560013., which puts it inside Bangalore, the broader Bangalore district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Hmt Area, Bangalore branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0016335 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 SBIN0016335 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC SBIN0016335 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 SBIN0016335 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 Hmt Area, Bangalore 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 SBIN0016335 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaHmt Area, Bangalore Branch
5/34, HMT SCHOOL MIAN ROAD, JALAHALLI, DIST. BANGALORE, KARNATAKA 560013.
Bangalore, Karnataka
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: SBIN0016335
Frequently asked questions
Where is State Bank of India Hmt Area, Bangalore branch located?
State Bank of India's Hmt Area, Bangalore branch is located at 5/34, HMT SCHOOL MIAN ROAD, JALAHALLI, DIST. BANGALORE, KARNATAKA 560013., Bangalore, Karnataka.
Is IFSC SBIN0016335 the same for all accounts at Hmt Area, Bangalore branch?
Yes. The IFSC SBIN0016335 is shared by every account held at State Bank of India's Hmt Area, Bangalore branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Is IFSC SBIN0016335 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC SBIN0016335 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Can I use IFSC SBIN0016335 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC SBIN0016335 to send funds instantly.
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 Hmt Area, Bangalore branch but serve different purposes.
How do I add State Bank of India Hmt Area, Bangalore as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SBIN0016335, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Summary
The IFSC code SBIN0016335 belongs to State Bank of India's HMT AREA, BANGALORE branch, located at 5/34, HMT SCHOOL MIAN ROAD, JALAHALLI, DIST. BANGALORE, KARNATAKA 560013. in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. 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.
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