Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to State Bank of India's DABRA branch in DABRA, HARYANA. The branch's IFSC code SBIN0016138 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.
An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.
For State Bank of India's DABRA branch, the IFSC SBIN0016138 breaks down as follows: SBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 016138 identifies this particular branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Dabra |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0016138 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | OPPOSITE BUS STAND,DABRA, DISTRICTHISAR HARYANA125001 |
| City | Dabra |
| District | Hisar |
| State | Haryana |
Bank profile
State Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Dabra branch — IFSC SBIN0016138 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Dabra, Haryana.
About this branch
The branch is located at OPPOSITE BUS STAND,DABRA, DISTRICTHISAR HARYANA125001. It serves the Dabra 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 SBIN0016138 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 DABRA branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0016138.
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 SBIN0016138, money simply cannot be routed to the DABRA branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0016138
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 SBIN0016138 across all three.
How to use IFSC SBIN0016138 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's DABRA 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 SBIN0016138.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as DABRA.
- 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 DABRA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's DABRA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0016138 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to State Bank of India – DABRA, use IMPS. With IFSC SBIN0016138 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Dabra
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 SBIN0016138:
- 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 DABRA is still linked to IFSC SBIN0016138.
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.
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 DABRA branch, the IFSC SBIN0016138 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.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Dabra branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0016138 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 SBIN0016138.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Dabra 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 SBIN0016138
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 SBIN0016138 and the account number together uniquely identify the Dabra branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Online banking and IFSC SBIN0016138
State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the DABRA 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 SBIN0016138 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.
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 – DABRA:
- The IFSC is exactly SBIN0016138 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 DABRA 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 Dabra branch sits at OPPOSITE BUS STAND,DABRA, DISTRICTHISAR HARYANA125001. If you are travelling from outside Dabra, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 SBIN0016138 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC SBIN0016138 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 SBIN0016138 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 Dabra branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0016138, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaDabra Branch
OPPOSITE BUS STAND,DABRA, DISTRICTHISAR HARYANA125001
Dabra, Haryana
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: SBIN0016138
Frequently asked questions
How do I add State Bank of India Dabra as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SBIN0016138, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using SBIN0016138 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to State Bank of India – Dabra reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the phone number of State Bank of India Dabra branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC SBIN0016138 the same for all accounts at Dabra branch?
Yes. The IFSC SBIN0016138 is shared by every account held at State Bank of India's Dabra branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Can I use IFSC SBIN0016138 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC SBIN0016138 to send funds instantly.
Does State Bank of India Dabra branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
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 Dabra branch but serve different purposes.
Final notes
To recap: SBIN0016138 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, DABRA branch, in DABRA, HARYANA. 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.
