This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for State Bank of India, KARNAL N.D.R.I. branch in KARNAL. The 11-digit IFSC SBIN0050326 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 KARNAL N.D.R.I. 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 – KARNAL N.D.R.I. is SBIN0050326. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 050326 map to this branch in KARNAL, HARYANA.
Bank profile
State Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Karnal N.D.R.I. branch — IFSC SBIN0050326 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Karnal, Haryana.
Karnal N.D.R.I. branch overview
Located at HARYANA 132001, the Karnal N.D.R.I. branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SBIN0050326 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Karnal N.D.R.I. |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0050326 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | HARYANA 132001 |
| City | Karnal |
| District | Karnal |
| State | Haryana |
| Phone | 2252461 |
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 KARNAL N.D.R.I. of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0050326 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 SBIN0050326 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Karnal N.D.R.I. branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0050326 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0050326
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 SBIN0050326 across all three.
How to use IFSC SBIN0050326 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's KARNAL N.D.R.I. 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 SBIN0050326.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as KARNAL N.D.R.I..
- 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 KARNAL N.D.R.I.
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's KARNAL N.D.R.I. branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0050326 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 – KARNAL N.D.R.I., use IMPS. With IFSC SBIN0050326 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 Karnal N.D.R.I.
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 SBIN0050326:
- 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 KARNAL N.D.R.I. is still linked to IFSC SBIN0050326.
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 SBIN0050326
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 – KARNAL N.D.R.I. is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0050326. 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 SBIN0050326 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Karnal N.D.R.I. branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0050326 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 SBIN0050326.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Karnal N.D.R.I. 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 SBIN0050326
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Karnal N.D.R.I. 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 SBIN0050326 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.
How to reach the Karnal N.D.R.I. branch
The branch is located at HARYANA 132001, which puts it inside Karnal, the broader Karnal district, and the state of Haryana. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Karnal N.D.R.I. branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0050326 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 2252461 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 SBIN0050326 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SBIN0050326
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 – KARNAL N.D.R.I., 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:
SBIN0050326. - 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Karnal N.D.R.I. 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 SBIN0050326 continue to work without interruption.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0050326 for State Bank of India – KARNAL N.D.R.I., 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 address & contact
State Bank of IndiaKarnal N.D.R.I. Branch
HARYANA 132001
Karnal, Haryana
Phone: 2252461
IFSC: SBIN0050326
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 Karnal N.D.R.I. branch but serve different purposes.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using SBIN0050326 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to State Bank of India – Karnal N.D.R.I. reflect within 30 minutes.
Does State Bank of India Karnal N.D.R.I. branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 2252461 to confirm.
How do I add State Bank of India Karnal N.D.R.I. as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SBIN0050326, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the phone number of State Bank of India Karnal N.D.R.I. branch?
You can reach the branch at 2252461 during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC SBIN0050326 the same for all accounts at Karnal N.D.R.I. branch?
Yes. The IFSC SBIN0050326 is shared by every account held at State Bank of India's Karnal N.D.R.I. branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Final notes
To recap: SBIN0050326 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, KARNAL N.D.R.I. branch, in KARNAL, 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.


