IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Raj Bhawan Road, Kota Branch, Rajasthan

If you are searching for the IFSC code of State Bank of India, RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA branch in KOTA, RAJASTHAN, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is SBIN0031254. 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 RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC SBIN0031254 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.

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 – RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA is SBIN0031254. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 031254 map to this branch in KOTA, RAJASTHAN.

Branch details at a glance

About State Bank of India

State Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Raj Bhawan Road, Kota branch in Kota. 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, SBIN0031254.

Raj Bhawan Road, Kota branch overview

Located at RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA 324001, the Raj Bhawan Road, Kota branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SBIN0031254 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0031254 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 SBIN0031254 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 SBIN0031254

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 SBIN0031254 across all three.

How to use IFSC SBIN0031254 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC SBIN0031254.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC SBIN0031254

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to State Bank of India – RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SBIN0031254 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to State Bank of India – RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA, use IMPS. With IFSC SBIN0031254 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 Raj Bhawan Road, Kota

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 SBIN0031254:

• 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 RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA is still linked to IFSC SBIN0031254.

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 SBIN0031254

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 – RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0031254. 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 SBIN0031254 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Raj Bhawan Road, Kota branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0031254 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 SBIN0031254.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Raj Bhawan Road, Kota 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 SBIN0031254

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Raj Bhawan Road, Kota branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0031254 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC SBIN0031254

State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA 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 SBIN0031254 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.

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 – RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA:

• The IFSC is exactly SBIN0031254 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 RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA 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 Raj Bhawan Road, Kota branch

The branch is located at RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA 324001, which puts it inside Kota, the broader Kota district, and the state of Rajasthan. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Raj Bhawan Road, Kota branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0031254 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 744-2322119 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 SBIN0031254 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0031254 for State Bank of India – RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA, 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 Raj Bhawan Road, Kota branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0031254, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SBIN0031254 belongs to State Bank of India's RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA branch, located at RAJ BHAWAN ROAD, KOTA 324001 in KOTA, RAJASTHAN. 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.