If you are searching for the IFSC code of State Bank of India, GULBARGA NEHRUGUNJ branch in GULBERGA, KARNATAKA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is SBIN0020224. 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 GULBARGA NEHRUGUNJ branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC SBIN0020224 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.
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, SBIN0020224 is the IFSC of State Bank of India's GULBARGA NEHRUGUNJ branch. The format is fixed: SBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 020224 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Gulbarga Nehrugunj |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0020224 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | AAUAIDISTICT |
| City | Gulberga |
| District | Gulberga |
| State | Karnataka |
| STD Code | 8472 |
| Phone | 221298 |
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 Gulbarga Nehrugunj branch in Gulberga, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SBIN0020224 for all electronic settlement.
About the Gulbarga Nehrugunj branch
The Gulbarga Nehrugunj branch of State Bank of India is situated at AAUAIDISTICT. 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 SBIN0020224 is used.
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 GULBARGA NEHRUGUNJ of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0020224 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 SBIN0020224 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 SBIN0020224
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 SBIN0020224 across all three.
How to use IFSC SBIN0020224 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's GULBARGA NEHRUGUNJ 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 SBIN0020224.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as GULBARGA NEHRUGUNJ.
- 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 GULBARGA NEHRUGUNJ
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's GULBARGA NEHRUGUNJ branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0020224 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 – GULBARGA NEHRUGUNJ, use IMPS. With IFSC SBIN0020224 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 SBIN0020224 for State Bank of India – GULBARGA NEHRUGUNJ, 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 – SBIN0020224 | Yes – SBIN0020224 | Yes – SBIN0020224 |
For most retail customers crediting the Gulbarga Nehrugunj 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 GULBARGA NEHRUGUNJ branch, the IFSC SBIN0020224 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.
Account types you can open at the Gulbarga Nehrugunj branch
Once you have an account at State Bank of India – GULBARGA NEHRUGUNJ, the IFSC SBIN0020224 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.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Gulbarga Nehrugunj 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 SBIN0020224
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 SBIN0020224 and the account number together uniquely identify the Gulbarga Nehrugunj branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Gulbarga Nehrugunj 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 SBIN0020224 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.
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 – GULBARGA NEHRUGUNJ:
- The IFSC is exactly SBIN0020224 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 GULBARGA NEHRUGUNJ 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 Gulbarga Nehrugunj branch
The branch is located at AAUAIDISTICT, which puts it inside Gulberga, the broader Gulberga district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Gulbarga Nehrugunj branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0020224 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 8472-221298 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 SBIN0020224 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC SBIN0020224 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 SBIN0020224 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 8472-221298.
- 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 Gulbarga Nehrugunj branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0020224, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaGulbarga Nehrugunj Branch
AAUAIDISTICT
Gulberga, Karnataka
Phone: 8472-221298
IFSC: SBIN0020224
Frequently asked questions
How do I add State Bank of India Gulbarga Nehrugunj as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SBIN0020224, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using SBIN0020224 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to State Bank of India – Gulbarga Nehrugunj reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC SBIN0020224 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC SBIN0020224 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Is IFSC SBIN0020224 the same for all accounts at Gulbarga Nehrugunj branch?
Yes. The IFSC SBIN0020224 is shared by every account held at State Bank of India's Gulbarga Nehrugunj branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the IFSC code of State Bank of India Gulbarga Nehrugunj branch?
The IFSC code of State Bank of India, Gulbarga Nehrugunj branch is SBIN0020224. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
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 Gulbarga Nehrugunj branch but serve different purposes.
Can I use IFSC SBIN0020224 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC SBIN0020224 to send funds instantly.
Does State Bank of India Gulbarga Nehrugunj branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 8472-221298 to confirm.
Summary
The IFSC code SBIN0020224 belongs to State Bank of India's GULBARGA NEHRUGUNJ branch, located at AAUAIDISTICT in GULBERGA, KARNATAKA. 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.


