IFSC Code of State Bank of India, R.B.O. V, Howrah Branch, West Bengal

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for State Bank of India, R.B.O. V, HOWRAH branch in HOWRAH. The 11-digit IFSC SBIN0016340 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 R.B.O. V, HOWRAH 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 – R.B.O. V, HOWRAH is SBIN0016340. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 016340 map to this branch in HOWRAH, WEST BENGAL.

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 R.B.O. V, Howrah branch in Howrah, West Bengal is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SBIN0016340 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at 106, KIRAN CHANDRA SINGHA ROAD SHIBPUR, DIST HOWRAH,WEST BENGAL 711 102. It serves the Howrah 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 SBIN0016340 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 R.B.O. V, HOWRAH branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0016340.

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 SBIN0016340, money simply cannot be routed to the R.B.O. V, HOWRAH branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the R.B.O. V, Howrah branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0016340 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 SBIN0016340.

Banking services available

The R.B.O. V, Howrah 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 SBIN0016340

How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0016340

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 SBIN0016340 across all three.

NEFT to State Bank of India, R.B.O. V, HOWRAH using IFSC SBIN0016340

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 SBIN0016340, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – R.B.O. V, HOWRAH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to R.B.O. V, HOWRAH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's R.B.O. V, HOWRAH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0016340 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to State Bank of India R.B.O. V, HOWRAH (IFSC SBIN0016340)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0016340 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the R.B.O. V, HOWRAH branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to R.B.O. V, Howrah

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 SBIN0016340:

• 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 R.B.O. V, HOWRAH is still linked to IFSC SBIN0016340.

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 R.B.O. V, HOWRAH branch, the IFSC SBIN0016340 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 R.B.O. V, Howrah 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 SBIN0016340 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 R.B.O. V, Howrah branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0016340 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 – R.B.O. V, HOWRAH:

• The IFSC is exactly SBIN0016340 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 R.B.O. V, HOWRAH 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 R.B.O. V, Howrah branch

The branch is located at 106, KIRAN CHANDRA SINGHA ROAD SHIBPUR, DIST HOWRAH,WEST BENGAL 711 102, which puts it inside Howrah, the broader Howrah district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India R.B.O. V, Howrah branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0016340 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. 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 SBIN0016340 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0016340 for State Bank of India – R.B.O. V, HOWRAH, 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 R.B.O. V, Howrah branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0016340, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SBIN0016340 belongs to State Bank of India's R.B.O. V, HOWRAH branch, located at 106, KIRAN CHANDRA SINGHA ROAD SHIBPUR, DIST HOWRAH,WEST BENGAL 711 102 in HOWRAH, WEST BENGAL. 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.