Below are the complete branch details for State Bank of India, DIGHI KALAN branch, located in DIGHI KALAN, BIHAR. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is SBIN0012572. 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 SBIN0012572 for State Bank of India – DIGHI KALAN — 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, SBIN0012572 is the IFSC of State Bank of India's DIGHI KALAN branch. The format is fixed: SBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 012572 = branch identifier.
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 Dighi Kalan branch in Dighi Kalan, Bihar is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SBIN0012572 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Dighi Kalan |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0012572 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | DIGHI KALAN EAST,HAJIPUR,DISTVAISHALI844101 |
| City | Dighi Kalan |
| District | Vaishali |
| State | Bihar |
Dighi Kalan branch overview
Located at DIGHI KALAN EAST,HAJIPUR,DISTVAISHALI844101, the Dighi Kalan branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SBIN0012572 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
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 DIGHI KALAN branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0012572.
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 SBIN0012572, money simply cannot be routed to the DIGHI KALAN branch electronically.
Account types you can open at the Dighi Kalan branch
Once you have an account at State Bank of India – DIGHI KALAN, the IFSC SBIN0012572 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 Dighi Kalan 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 SBIN0012572
How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0012572
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 SBIN0012572 across all three.
NEFT to State Bank of India, DIGHI KALAN using IFSC SBIN0012572
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 SBIN0012572, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – DIGHI KALAN. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to DIGHI KALAN
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's DIGHI KALAN branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0012572 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 – DIGHI KALAN, use IMPS. With IFSC SBIN0012572 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 SBIN0012572 for State Bank of India – DIGHI KALAN, 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 – SBIN0012572 | Yes – SBIN0012572 | Yes – SBIN0012572 |
For most retail customers crediting the Dighi Kalan 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 DIGHI KALAN branch, the IFSC SBIN0012572 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 Dighi Kalan 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 SBIN0012572 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 Dighi Kalan branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0012572 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SBIN0012572
An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to State Bank of India – DIGHI KALAN, double-check for these issues:
- Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit
0, not the letter O. Read carefully. - Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters:
SBIN0012572. - Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
- Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
- Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.
How to reach the Dighi Kalan branch
The branch is located at DIGHI KALAN EAST,HAJIPUR,DISTVAISHALI844101, which puts it inside Dighi Kalan, the broader Vaishali district, and the state of Bihar. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Dighi Kalan branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0012572 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 SBIN0012572 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0012572 for State Bank of India – DIGHI KALAN, 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 Dighi Kalan 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 SBIN0012572 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaDighi Kalan Branch
DIGHI KALAN EAST,HAJIPUR,DISTVAISHALI844101
Dighi Kalan, Bihar
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: SBIN0012572
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 Dighi Kalan branch but serve different purposes.
What is the phone number of State Bank of India Dighi Kalan branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
Can I use IFSC SBIN0012572 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC SBIN0012572 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC SBIN0012572 the same for all accounts at Dighi Kalan branch?
Yes. The IFSC SBIN0012572 is shared by every account held at State Bank of India's Dighi Kalan branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Where is State Bank of India Dighi Kalan branch located?
State Bank of India's Dighi Kalan branch is located at DIGHI KALAN EAST,HAJIPUR,DISTVAISHALI844101, Dighi Kalan, Bihar.
Does State Bank of India Dighi Kalan 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 SBIN0012572 belongs to State Bank of India's DIGHI KALAN branch, located at DIGHI KALAN EAST,HAJIPUR,DISTVAISHALI844101 in DIGHI KALAN, 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.


