IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Shikohabad Road Etah Branch, Uttar Pradesh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for State Bank of India, SHIKOHABAD ROAD ETAH branch in ETAH. The 11-digit IFSC SBIN0016684 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 SHIKOHABAD ROAD ETAH 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 – SHIKOHABAD ROAD ETAH is SBIN0016684. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 016684 map to this branch in ETAH, UTTAR PRADESH.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

State Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Shikohabad Road Etah branch — IFSC SBIN0016684 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Etah, Uttar Pradesh.

About this branch

The branch is located at 121,PREM NAGAR,SHIKOHABAD ROAD,ETAH,DISTT.ETAH.UTTAR PRADESH 207001. It serves the Etah 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 SBIN0016684 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 SHIKOHABAD ROAD ETAH of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0016684 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 SBIN0016684 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0016684

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 SBIN0016684 across all three.

NEFT to State Bank of India, SHIKOHABAD ROAD ETAH using IFSC SBIN0016684

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 SBIN0016684, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – SHIKOHABAD ROAD ETAH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC SBIN0016684

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 – SHIKOHABAD ROAD ETAH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SBIN0016684 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 – SHIKOHABAD ROAD ETAH, use IMPS. With IFSC SBIN0016684 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 Shikohabad Road Etah

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 SBIN0016684:

• 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 SHIKOHABAD ROAD ETAH is still linked to IFSC SBIN0016684.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC SBIN0016684

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 – SHIKOHABAD ROAD ETAH is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0016684. 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 SBIN0016684 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Shikohabad Road Etah branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0016684 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 SBIN0016684.

Banking services available

The Shikohabad Road Etah 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 SBIN0016684

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Shikohabad Road Etah branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0016684 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC SBIN0016684

State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SHIKOHABAD ROAD ETAH 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 SBIN0016684 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 – SHIKOHABAD ROAD ETAH:

• The IFSC is exactly SBIN0016684 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 SHIKOHABAD ROAD ETAH 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 Shikohabad Road Etah branch sits at 121,PREM NAGAR,SHIKOHABAD ROAD,ETAH,DISTT.ETAH.UTTAR PRADESH 207001. If you are travelling from outside Etah, 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 SBIN0016684 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0016684 for State Bank of India – SHIKOHABAD ROAD ETAH, 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.

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 Shikohabad Road Etah branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0016684, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SBIN0016684 belongs to State Bank of India's SHIKOHABAD ROAD ETAH branch, located at 121,PREM NAGAR,SHIKOHABAD ROAD,ETAH,DISTT.ETAH.UTTAR PRADESH 207001 in ETAH, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.