IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Jawahar Chowk, Bhopal Branch, Madhya Pradesh

Below are the complete branch details for State Bank of India, JAWAHAR CHOWK, BHOPAL branch, located in BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is SBIN0030387. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case SBIN0030387 for State Bank of India – JAWAHAR CHOWK, BHOPAL — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – JAWAHAR CHOWK, BHOPAL is SBIN0030387. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 030387 map to this branch in BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH.

Bank profile

State Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Jawahar Chowk, Bhopal branch — IFSC SBIN0030387 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

About this branch

The branch is located at PLOT NO.22,MLA QUARTERS,NORTH T.T.NAGAR,ARCHANA PATHOLOGY BLDG.. It serves the Bhopal 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 SBIN0030387 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 JAWAHAR CHOWK, BHOPAL branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0030387.

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 SBIN0030387, money simply cannot be routed to the JAWAHAR CHOWK, BHOPAL branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Jawahar Chowk, Bhopal branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0030387 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 SBIN0030387

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 SBIN0030387 across all three.

NEFT to State Bank of India, JAWAHAR CHOWK, BHOPAL using IFSC SBIN0030387

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 SBIN0030387, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – JAWAHAR CHOWK, BHOPAL. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC SBIN0030387

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 – JAWAHAR CHOWK, BHOPAL, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SBIN0030387 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 – JAWAHAR CHOWK, BHOPAL, use IMPS. With IFSC SBIN0030387 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Jawahar Chowk, Bhopal

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 SBIN0030387:

• 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 JAWAHAR CHOWK, BHOPAL is still linked to IFSC SBIN0030387.

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 SBIN0030387

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 – JAWAHAR CHOWK, BHOPAL is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0030387. 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 SBIN0030387 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Jawahar Chowk, Bhopal branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0030387 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 SBIN0030387.

Banking services available

The Jawahar Chowk, Bhopal 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 SBIN0030387

Online banking and IFSC SBIN0030387

State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the JAWAHAR CHOWK, BHOPAL 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 SBIN0030387 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 Jawahar Chowk, Bhopal branch

The branch is located at PLOT NO.22,MLA QUARTERS,NORTH T.T.NAGAR,ARCHANA PATHOLOGY BLDG., which puts it inside Bhopal, the broader Bhopal district, and the state of Madhya Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Jawahar Chowk, Bhopal branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0030387 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 SBIN0030387 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SBIN0030387

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 – JAWAHAR CHOWK, BHOPAL, 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: SBIN0030387.
• 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.

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 Jawahar Chowk, Bhopal branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0030387, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0030387 for State Bank of India – JAWAHAR CHOWK, BHOPAL, 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

Summary

The IFSC code SBIN0030387 belongs to State Bank of India's JAWAHAR CHOWK, BHOPAL branch, located at PLOT NO.22,MLA QUARTERS,NORTH T.T.NAGAR,ARCHANA PATHOLOGY BLDG. in BHOPAL, MADHYA 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.