Below are the complete branch details for State Bank of India, POTTERY ROAD branch, located in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is SBIN0008439. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case SBIN0008439 for State Bank of India – POTTERY ROAD — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.
For State Bank of India's POTTERY ROAD branch, the IFSC SBIN0008439 breaks down as follows: SBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 008439 identifies this particular branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Pottery Road |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0008439 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 35C,CHRISTOPHER ROAD,CALCUTTA,KOLKATTA,WEST BENGAL,PIN - 700046 |
| City | Kolkata |
| District | Kolkata |
| State | 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 Pottery Road branch in Kolkata, West Bengal is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SBIN0008439 for all electronic settlement.
About the Pottery Road branch
The Pottery Road branch of State Bank of India is situated at 35C,CHRISTOPHER ROAD,CALCUTTA,KOLKATTA,WEST BENGAL,PIN - 700046. 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 SBIN0008439 is used.
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 POTTERY ROAD branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0008439.
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 SBIN0008439, money simply cannot be routed to the POTTERY ROAD branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0008439
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 SBIN0008439 across all three.
NEFT to State Bank of India, POTTERY ROAD using IFSC SBIN0008439
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 SBIN0008439, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – POTTERY ROAD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to POTTERY ROAD
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's POTTERY ROAD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0008439 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to State Bank of India POTTERY ROAD (IFSC SBIN0008439)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0008439 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the POTTERY ROAD branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Pottery Road
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 SBIN0008439:
- 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 POTTERY ROAD is still linked to IFSC SBIN0008439.
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 POTTERY ROAD branch, the IFSC SBIN0008439 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.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Pottery Road branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0008439 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 SBIN0008439.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Pottery Road 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 SBIN0008439
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Pottery Road branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0008439 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Online banking and IFSC SBIN0008439
State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the POTTERY ROAD 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 SBIN0008439 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SBIN0008439
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 – POTTERY ROAD, 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:
SBIN0008439. - 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.
Reaching the branch
The Pottery Road branch sits at 35C,CHRISTOPHER ROAD,CALCUTTA,KOLKATTA,WEST BENGAL,PIN - 700046. If you are travelling from outside Kolkata, 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 SBIN0008439 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0008439 for State Bank of India – POTTERY ROAD, 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Pottery Road 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 SBIN0008439 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaPottery Road Branch
35C,CHRISTOPHER ROAD,CALCUTTA,KOLKATTA,WEST BENGAL,PIN - 700046
Kolkata, West Bengal
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: SBIN0008439
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 Pottery Road branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC SBIN0008439 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC SBIN0008439 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using SBIN0008439 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to State Bank of India – Pottery Road reflect within 30 minutes.
Does State Bank of India Pottery Road branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
Is IFSC SBIN0008439 the same for all accounts at Pottery Road branch?
Yes. The IFSC SBIN0008439 is shared by every account held at State Bank of India's Pottery Road branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How do I add State Bank of India Pottery Road as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SBIN0008439, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Summary
The IFSC code SBIN0008439 belongs to State Bank of India's POTTERY ROAD branch, located at 35C,CHRISTOPHER ROAD,CALCUTTA,KOLKATTA,WEST BENGAL,PIN - 700046 in KOLKATA, 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.


