This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for State Bank of India, SME BRANCH BASTI branch in BASTI. The 11-digit IFSC SBIN0063731 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 SME BRANCH BASTI 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 – SME BRANCH BASTI is SBIN0063731. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 063731 map to this branch in BASTI, UTTAR PRADESH.
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 SME Branch Basti branch in Basti, Uttar Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SBIN0063731 for all electronic settlement.
SME Branch Basti branch overview
Located at STATE BANK OF INDIA,GANDHI NAGAR,BASTI 272001, the SME Branch Basti branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SBIN0063731 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | SME Branch Basti |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0063731 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | STATE BANK OF INDIA,GANDHI NAGAR,BASTI 272001 |
| City | Basti |
| District | Basti |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| Phone | 9554959917 |
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 SME BRANCH BASTI branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0063731.
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 SBIN0063731, money simply cannot be routed to the SME BRANCH BASTI branch electronically.
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 SBIN0063731 and the account number together uniquely identify the SME Branch Basti branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0063731
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 SBIN0063731 across all three.
How to use IFSC SBIN0063731 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's SME BRANCH BASTI 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 SBIN0063731.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as SME BRANCH BASTI.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC SBIN0063731
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 – SME BRANCH BASTI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SBIN0063731 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to State Bank of India – SME BRANCH BASTI, use IMPS. With IFSC SBIN0063731 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC SBIN0063731 for State Bank of India – SME BRANCH BASTI, 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 – SBIN0063731 | Yes – SBIN0063731 | Yes – SBIN0063731 |
For most retail customers crediting the SME Branch Basti 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 SBIN0063731
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 – SME BRANCH BASTI is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0063731. 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 SBIN0063731 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the SME Branch Basti branch
Once you have an account at State Bank of India – SME BRANCH BASTI, the IFSC SBIN0063731 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.
Products and services
Customers walking into the SME Branch Basti 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 SBIN0063731
Online banking and IFSC SBIN0063731
State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SME BRANCH BASTI 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 SBIN0063731 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.
How to reach the SME Branch Basti branch
The branch is located at STATE BANK OF INDIA,GANDHI NAGAR,BASTI 272001, which puts it inside Basti, the broader Basti district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India SME Branch Basti branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0063731 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 9554959917 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 SBIN0063731 and your account number.
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 – SME BRANCH BASTI:
- The IFSC is exactly SBIN0063731 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 SME BRANCH BASTI 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.
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 SME Branch Basti branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0063731, however, work 24x7.
Verifying IFSC SBIN0063731 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 SBIN0063731 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 9554959917.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaSME Branch Basti Branch
STATE BANK OF INDIA,GANDHI NAGAR,BASTI 272001
Basti, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: 9554959917
IFSC: SBIN0063731
Frequently asked questions
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using SBIN0063731 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to State Bank of India – SME Branch Basti reflect within 30 minutes.
How do I add State Bank of India SME Branch Basti as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SBIN0063731, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC SBIN0063731 the same for all accounts at SME Branch Basti branch?
Yes. The IFSC SBIN0063731 is shared by every account held at State Bank of India's SME Branch Basti branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the phone number of State Bank of India SME Branch Basti branch?
You can reach the branch at 9554959917 during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC SBIN0063731 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC SBIN0063731 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
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 SME Branch Basti branch but serve different purposes.
Does State Bank of India SME Branch Basti branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 9554959917 to confirm.
What is the IFSC code of State Bank of India SME Branch Basti branch?
The IFSC code of State Bank of India, SME Branch Basti branch is SBIN0063731. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Summary
The IFSC code SBIN0063731 belongs to State Bank of India's SME BRANCH BASTI branch, located at STATE BANK OF INDIA,GANDHI NAGAR,BASTI 272001 in BASTI, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.


