If you are searching for the IFSC code of State Bank of India, SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH, BHOPAL branch in BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is SBIN0014132. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.
You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH, BHOPAL branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC SBIN0014132 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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 – SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH, BHOPAL is SBIN0014132. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 014132 map to this branch in BHOPAL, MADHYA 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 Specialised Currency Administration Branch, Bhopal branch in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SBIN0014132 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Specialised Currency Administration Branch, Bhopal |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0014132 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | S B I SULTANIA BRANCH PREMISES,STATE BANK CHOURAHA,BHOPAL,462001 |
| City | Bhopal |
| District | Bhopal |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
About the Specialised Currency Administration Branch, Bhopal branch
The Specialised Currency Administration Branch, Bhopal branch of State Bank of India is situated at S B I SULTANIA BRANCH PREMISES,STATE BANK CHOURAHA,BHOPAL,462001. 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 SBIN0014132 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 SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH, BHOPAL of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0014132 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 SBIN0014132 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Specialised Currency Administration Branch, Bhopal branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0014132 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 SBIN0014132.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Specialised Currency Administration 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 SBIN0014132
How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0014132
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 SBIN0014132 across all three.
How to use IFSC SBIN0014132 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH, BHOPAL 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 SBIN0014132.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH, BHOPAL.
- 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 SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH, BHOPAL
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH, BHOPAL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0014132 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to State Bank of India SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH, BHOPAL (IFSC SBIN0014132)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0014132 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH, BHOPAL branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Specialised Currency Administration 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 SBIN0014132:
- 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 SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH, BHOPAL is still linked to IFSC SBIN0014132.
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 SBIN0014132
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 – SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH, BHOPAL is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0014132. 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 SBIN0014132 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC SBIN0014132
State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH, 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 SBIN0014132 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.
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 SBIN0014132 and the account number together uniquely identify the Specialised Currency Administration Branch, Bhopal branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
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 – SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION BRANCH, BHOPAL:
- The IFSC is exactly SBIN0014132 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 SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION 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.
How to reach the Specialised Currency Administration Branch, Bhopal branch
The branch is located at S B I SULTANIA BRANCH PREMISES,STATE BANK CHOURAHA,BHOPAL,462001, which puts it inside Bhopal, the broader Bhopal district, and the state of Madhya Pradesh. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Specialised Currency Administration Branch, Bhopal branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0014132 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 SBIN0014132 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC SBIN0014132 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 SBIN0014132 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.
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 Specialised Currency Administration Branch, Bhopal branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0014132, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaSpecialised Currency Administration Branch, Bhopal Branch
S B I SULTANIA BRANCH PREMISES,STATE BANK CHOURAHA,BHOPAL,462001
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: SBIN0014132
Frequently asked questions
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 Specialised Currency Administration Branch, Bhopal branch but serve different purposes.
Does State Bank of India Specialised Currency Administration Branch, Bhopal branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
Can I use IFSC SBIN0014132 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC SBIN0014132 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC SBIN0014132 the same for all accounts at Specialised Currency Administration Branch, Bhopal branch?
Yes. The IFSC SBIN0014132 is shared by every account held at State Bank of India's Specialised Currency Administration Branch, Bhopal branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Is IFSC SBIN0014132 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC SBIN0014132 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How do I add State Bank of India Specialised Currency Administration Branch, Bhopal as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SBIN0014132, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Final notes
To recap: SBIN0014132 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, SPECIALISED CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION 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.


