Below are the complete branch details for State Bank of India, BUXAR branch, located in BUXAR, BIHAR. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is SBIN0000051. 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 SBIN0000051 for State Bank of India – BUXAR — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.
In our case, SBIN0000051 is the IFSC of State Bank of India's BUXAR branch. The format is fixed: SBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000051 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Buxar |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0000051 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | MUNIM CHOWK, BUXAR, BIHAR |
| City | Buxar |
| District | Buxar |
| State | Bihar |
Bank profile
State Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Buxar branch — IFSC SBIN0000051 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Buxar, Bihar.
About the Buxar branch
The Buxar branch of State Bank of India is situated at MUNIM CHOWK, BUXAR, BIHAR. 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 SBIN0000051 is used.
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 BUXAR branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0000051.
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 SBIN0000051, money simply cannot be routed to the BUXAR branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0000051
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 SBIN0000051 across all three.
How to use IFSC SBIN0000051 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's BUXAR 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 SBIN0000051.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as BUXAR.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC SBIN0000051
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 – BUXAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SBIN0000051 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to State Bank of India BUXAR (IFSC SBIN0000051)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0000051 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BUXAR branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC SBIN0000051 for State Bank of India – BUXAR, 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 – SBIN0000051 | Yes – SBIN0000051 | Yes – SBIN0000051 |
For most retail customers crediting the Buxar 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 SBIN0000051
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 – BUXAR is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0000051. 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 SBIN0000051 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Buxar branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0000051 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 SBIN0000051.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Buxar 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 SBIN0000051
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 SBIN0000051 and the account number together uniquely identify the Buxar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Buxar 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 SBIN0000051 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 – BUXAR:
- The IFSC is exactly SBIN0000051 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 BUXAR 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 Buxar branch
The branch is located at MUNIM CHOWK, BUXAR, BIHAR, which puts it inside Buxar, the broader Buxar district, and the state of Bihar. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Buxar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0000051 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 SBIN0000051 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC SBIN0000051 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 SBIN0000051 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 Buxar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0000051, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaBuxar Branch
MUNIM CHOWK, BUXAR, BIHAR
Buxar, Bihar
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: SBIN0000051
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 Buxar branch but serve different purposes.
How do I add State Bank of India Buxar as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SBIN0000051, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using SBIN0000051 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to State Bank of India – Buxar reflect within 30 minutes.
Can I use IFSC SBIN0000051 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC SBIN0000051 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC SBIN0000051 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC SBIN0000051 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
What is the phone number of State Bank of India Buxar branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
Where is State Bank of India Buxar branch located?
State Bank of India's Buxar branch is located at MUNIM CHOWK, BUXAR, BIHAR, Buxar, Bihar.
What is the IFSC code of State Bank of India Buxar branch?
The IFSC code of State Bank of India, Buxar branch is SBIN0000051. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Summary
The IFSC code SBIN0000051 belongs to State Bank of India's BUXAR branch, located at MUNIM CHOWK, BUXAR, BIHAR in BUXAR, BIHAR. 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.
