This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for State Bank of India, SIALBA branch in KHARAR. The 11-digit IFSC SBIN0051124 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 SIALBA 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.
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, SBIN0051124 is the IFSC of State Bank of India's SIALBA branch. The format is fixed: SBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 051124 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Sialba |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0051124 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | KHIJRABAD ROADVILLSIALBAPO SIALBA MAJRITEHSIL KHARARDISTTSAS NAGARPUNJABPIN 140110 |
| City | Kharar |
| District | Rupnagar |
| State | Punjab |
| Phone | 2643003 |
About State Bank of India
State Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Sialba branch in Kharar. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, SBIN0051124.
About this branch
The branch is located at KHIJRABAD ROADVILLSIALBAPO SIALBA MAJRITEHSIL KHARARDISTTSAS NAGARPUNJABPIN 140110. It serves the Kharar 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 SBIN0051124 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 SIALBA branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0051124.
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 SBIN0051124, money simply cannot be routed to the SIALBA branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0051124
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 SBIN0051124 across all three.
NEFT to State Bank of India, SIALBA using IFSC SBIN0051124
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 SBIN0051124, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – SIALBA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to SIALBA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's SIALBA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0051124 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to State Bank of India SIALBA (IFSC SBIN0051124)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0051124 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SIALBA branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Sialba
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 SBIN0051124:
- 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 SIALBA is still linked to IFSC SBIN0051124.
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 SBIN0051124
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 – SIALBA is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0051124. 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 SBIN0051124 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Sialba branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0051124 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 SBIN0051124.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Sialba 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 SBIN0051124
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 SBIN0051124 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sialba 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 Sialba 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 SBIN0051124 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 – SIALBA:
- The IFSC is exactly SBIN0051124 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 SIALBA 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 Sialba branch
The branch is located at KHIJRABAD ROADVILLSIALBAPO SIALBA MAJRITEHSIL KHARARDISTTSAS NAGARPUNJABPIN 140110, which puts it inside Kharar, the broader Rupnagar district, and the state of Punjab. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Sialba branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0051124 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 2643003 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 SBIN0051124 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC SBIN0051124 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 SBIN0051124 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 2643003.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Sialba 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 SBIN0051124 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaSialba Branch
KHIJRABAD ROADVILLSIALBAPO SIALBA MAJRITEHSIL KHARARDISTTSAS NAGARPUNJABPIN 140110
Kharar, Punjab
Phone: 2643003
IFSC: SBIN0051124
Frequently asked questions
What is the IFSC code of State Bank of India Sialba branch?
The IFSC code of State Bank of India, Sialba branch is SBIN0051124. 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 Sialba branch but serve different purposes.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using SBIN0051124 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to State Bank of India – Sialba reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC SBIN0051124 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC SBIN0051124 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Can I use IFSC SBIN0051124 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC SBIN0051124 to send funds instantly.
How do I add State Bank of India Sialba as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SBIN0051124, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC SBIN0051124 the same for all accounts at Sialba branch?
Yes. The IFSC SBIN0051124 is shared by every account held at State Bank of India's Sialba branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Does State Bank of India Sialba branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 2643003 to confirm.
Final notes
To recap: SBIN0051124 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, SIALBA branch, in KHARAR, PUNJAB. 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.


