This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for State Bank of India, VALLUVARKOTTAM branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC SBIN0002244 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with State Bank of India at the VALLUVARKOTTAM location, this is the only IFSC you need.
We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this 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 – VALLUVARKOTTAM is SBIN0002244. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002244 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.
Bank profile
State Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Valluvarkottam branch — IFSC SBIN0002244 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Valluvarkottam |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0002244 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | NO.1,BALAJI AVENUE,6B,TIRUMALAI PILLAI ROAD,CHENNAI, 600017 |
| City | Chennai |
| District | Chennai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
About this branch
The branch is located at NO.1,BALAJI AVENUE,6B,TIRUMALAI PILLAI ROAD,CHENNAI, 600017. It serves the Chennai 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 SBIN0002244 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 VALLUVARKOTTAM of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0002244 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 SBIN0002244 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Account types you can open at the Valluvarkottam branch
Once you have an account at State Bank of India – VALLUVARKOTTAM, the IFSC SBIN0002244 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:
- Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
- Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
- Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
- NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
- Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
- Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
- Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.
Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.
Banking services available
The Valluvarkottam 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 SBIN0002244
How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0002244
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 SBIN0002244 across all three.
NEFT to State Bank of India, VALLUVARKOTTAM using IFSC SBIN0002244
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 SBIN0002244, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – VALLUVARKOTTAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC SBIN0002244
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 – VALLUVARKOTTAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SBIN0002244 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to State Bank of India VALLUVARKOTTAM (IFSC SBIN0002244)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0002244 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the VALLUVARKOTTAM branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC SBIN0002244 for State Bank of India – VALLUVARKOTTAM, 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 – SBIN0002244 | Yes – SBIN0002244 | Yes – SBIN0002244 |
For most retail customers crediting the Valluvarkottam 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 SBIN0002244
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 – VALLUVARKOTTAM is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0002244. 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 SBIN0002244 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Valluvarkottam 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 SBIN0002244 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 Valluvarkottam branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0002244 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 – VALLUVARKOTTAM:
- The IFSC is exactly SBIN0002244 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 VALLUVARKOTTAM 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 Valluvarkottam branch
The branch is located at NO.1,BALAJI AVENUE,6B,TIRUMALAI PILLAI ROAD,CHENNAI, 600017, which puts it inside Chennai, the broader Chennai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Valluvarkottam branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0002244 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 SBIN0002244 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC SBIN0002244 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 SBIN0002244 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 Valluvarkottam branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0002244, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaValluvarkottam Branch
NO.1,BALAJI AVENUE,6B,TIRUMALAI PILLAI ROAD,CHENNAI, 600017
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: SBIN0002244
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC SBIN0002244 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC SBIN0002244 to send funds instantly.
How do I add State Bank of India Valluvarkottam as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SBIN0002244, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the IFSC code of State Bank of India Valluvarkottam branch?
The IFSC code of State Bank of India, Valluvarkottam branch is SBIN0002244. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using SBIN0002244 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to State Bank of India – Valluvarkottam reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC SBIN0002244 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC SBIN0002244 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Where is State Bank of India Valluvarkottam branch located?
State Bank of India's Valluvarkottam branch is located at NO.1,BALAJI AVENUE,6B,TIRUMALAI PILLAI ROAD,CHENNAI, 600017, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
What is the phone number of State Bank of India Valluvarkottam branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
Does State Bank of India Valluvarkottam branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
Summary
The IFSC code SBIN0002244 belongs to State Bank of India's VALLUVARKOTTAM branch, located at NO.1,BALAJI AVENUE,6B,TIRUMALAI PILLAI ROAD,CHENNAI, 600017 in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. 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.


