IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Administrative Office, Zone Ii Chennai Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of State Bank of India, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ZONE II CHENNAI branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is SBIN0015843. 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 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ZONE II CHENNAI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC SBIN0015843 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 – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ZONE II CHENNAI is SBIN0015843. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 015843 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.

About State Bank of India

State Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Administrative Office, Zone Ii Chennai branch in Chennai. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, SBIN0015843.

Branch details at a glance

About the Administrative Office, Zone Ii Chennai branch

The Administrative Office, Zone Ii Chennai branch of State Bank of India is situated at 84 RAJAJI SALAI, 6TH FLOOR, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU 600001. 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 SBIN0015843 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 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ZONE II CHENNAI branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0015843.

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 SBIN0015843, money simply cannot be routed to the ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ZONE II CHENNAI branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Administrative Office, Zone Ii Chennai branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0015843 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 SBIN0015843.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Administrative Office, Zone Ii Chennai 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 SBIN0015843

How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0015843

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 SBIN0015843 across all three.

NEFT to State Bank of India, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ZONE II CHENNAI using IFSC SBIN0015843

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 SBIN0015843, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ZONE II CHENNAI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC SBIN0015843

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 – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ZONE II CHENNAI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SBIN0015843 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 – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ZONE II CHENNAI, use IMPS. With IFSC SBIN0015843 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 SBIN0015843 for State Bank of India – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ZONE II CHENNAI, 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Administrative Office, Zone Ii Chennai 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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at State Bank of India's ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ZONE II CHENNAI branch, the IFSC SBIN0015843 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Administrative Office, Zone Ii Chennai 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 SBIN0015843 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Administrative Office, Zone Ii Chennai branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0015843 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ZONE II CHENNAI:

• The IFSC is exactly SBIN0015843 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 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ZONE II CHENNAI 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 Administrative Office, Zone Ii Chennai branch

The branch is located at 84 RAJAJI SALAI, 6TH FLOOR, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU 600001, which puts it inside Chennai, the broader Chennai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Administrative Office, Zone Ii Chennai branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0015843 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 SBIN0015843 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0015843 for State Bank of India – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ZONE II CHENNAI, 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 Administrative Office, Zone Ii Chennai 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 SBIN0015843 continue to work without interruption.

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Final notes

To recap: SBIN0015843 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, ZONE II CHENNAI branch, in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. 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.