IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Katara Branch, Bhopal Branch, Madhya Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to State Bank of India's KATARA BRANCH, BHOPAL branch in BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code SBIN0018651 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 – KATARA BRANCH, BHOPAL is SBIN0018651. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 018651 map to this branch in BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

State Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Katara Branch, Bhopal branch — IFSC SBIN0018651 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Katara Branch, Bhopal branch overview

Located at SAGAR GOLDEN PALM, IN FRONT OF SAINT FRANSIS SCHOOL, KATARA HILLS, BHOPAL, DIST.BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH- 462043, the Katara Branch, Bhopal branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SBIN0018651 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 KATARA BRANCH, BHOPAL of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0018651 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 SBIN0018651 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 SBIN0018651

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 SBIN0018651 across all three.

NEFT to State Bank of India, KATARA BRANCH, BHOPAL using IFSC SBIN0018651

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 SBIN0018651, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – KATARA BRANCH, BHOPAL. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KATARA BRANCH, BHOPAL

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's KATARA BRANCH, BHOPAL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0018651 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to State Bank of India KATARA BRANCH, BHOPAL (IFSC SBIN0018651)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0018651 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KATARA BRANCH, BHOPAL branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Katara Branch, 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 SBIN0018651:

• 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 KATARA BRANCH, BHOPAL is still linked to IFSC SBIN0018651.

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 SBIN0018651

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 – KATARA BRANCH, BHOPAL is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0018651. 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 SBIN0018651 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Katara Branch, Bhopal branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0018651 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 SBIN0018651.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Katara Branch, Bhopal 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 SBIN0018651

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Katara Branch, Bhopal branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0018651 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Katara Branch, Bhopal 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 SBIN0018651 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.

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 – KATARA BRANCH, BHOPAL:

• The IFSC is exactly SBIN0018651 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 KATARA BRANCH, BHOPAL 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 Katara Branch, Bhopal branch sits at SAGAR GOLDEN PALM, IN FRONT OF SAINT FRANSIS SCHOOL, KATARA HILLS, BHOPAL, DIST.BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH- 462043. If you are travelling from outside Bhopal, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 9755043306 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 SBIN0018651 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0018651 for State Bank of India – KATARA BRANCH, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Katara Branch, Bhopal 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 SBIN0018651 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: SBIN0018651 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, KATARA BRANCH, BHOPAL branch, in BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH. 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.