IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Siwanchety Garden, Bangalore Branch, Karnataka

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to State Bank of India's SIWANCHETY GARDEN, BANGALORE branch in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. The branch's IFSC code SBIN0031626 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 – SIWANCHETY GARDEN, BANGALORE is SBIN0031626. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 031626 map to this branch in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA.

Bank profile

State Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Siwanchety Garden, Bangalore branch — IFSC SBIN0031626 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Bangalore, Karnataka.

About this branch

The branch is located at SIWAN CHETTY GARDEN, BANGALORE 560042. It serves the Bangalore 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 SBIN0031626 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 State Bank of India's SIWANCHETY GARDEN, BANGALORE branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0031626.

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 SBIN0031626, money simply cannot be routed to the SIWANCHETY GARDEN, BANGALORE branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Siwanchety Garden, Bangalore branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0031626 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0031626

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 SBIN0031626 across all three.

How to use IFSC SBIN0031626 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's SIWANCHETY GARDEN, BANGALORE 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 SBIN0031626.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as SIWANCHETY GARDEN, BANGALORE.
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 SIWANCHETY GARDEN, BANGALORE

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's SIWANCHETY GARDEN, BANGALORE branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0031626 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to State Bank of India SIWANCHETY GARDEN, BANGALORE (IFSC SBIN0031626)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0031626 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SIWANCHETY GARDEN, BANGALORE branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Siwanchety Garden, Bangalore

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 SBIN0031626:

• 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 SIWANCHETY GARDEN, BANGALORE is still linked to IFSC SBIN0031626.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC SBIN0031626

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 – SIWANCHETY GARDEN, BANGALORE is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0031626. 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 SBIN0031626 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Siwanchety Garden, Bangalore branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0031626 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 SBIN0031626.

Banking services available

The Siwanchety Garden, Bangalore branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 261-2321959.

• 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 SBIN0031626

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Siwanchety Garden, Bangalore 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 SBIN0031626 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.

Reaching the branch

The Siwanchety Garden, Bangalore branch sits at SIWAN CHETTY GARDEN, BANGALORE 560042. If you are travelling from outside Bangalore, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 261-2321959 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 SBIN0031626 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SBIN0031626

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 – SIWANCHETY GARDEN, 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: SBIN0031626.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Siwanchety Garden, 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 SBIN0031626 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0031626 for State Bank of India – SIWANCHETY GARDEN, BANGALORE, 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: SBIN0031626 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, SIWANCHETY GARDEN, BANGALORE branch, in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. 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.