Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to State Bank of India's KUMBHAN, PALITANA branch in KUMBHAN, GUJARAT. The branch's IFSC code SBIN0060266 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.
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, SBIN0060266 is the IFSC of State Bank of India's KUMBHAN, PALITANA branch. The format is fixed: SBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 060266 = branch identifier.
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 Kumbhan, Palitana branch in Kumbhan, Gujarat is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SBIN0060266 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kumbhan, Palitana |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0060266 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | TALUKA PALITANA,KUMBHAN 364250 |
| City | Kumbhan |
| District | Bhavnagar |
| State | Gujarat |
| STD Code | 2848 |
| Phone | 286618 |
About the Kumbhan, Palitana branch
The Kumbhan, Palitana branch of State Bank of India is situated at TALUKA PALITANA,KUMBHAN 364250. 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 SBIN0060266 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 KUMBHAN, PALITANA branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0060266.
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 SBIN0060266, money simply cannot be routed to the KUMBHAN, PALITANA branch electronically.
Account types you can open at the Kumbhan, Palitana branch
Once you have an account at State Bank of India – KUMBHAN, PALITANA, the IFSC SBIN0060266 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:
- Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
- Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
- Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
- NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
- Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
- Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
- Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.
Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Kumbhan, Palitana 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 SBIN0060266
How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0060266
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 SBIN0060266 across all three.
How to use IFSC SBIN0060266 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's KUMBHAN, PALITANA 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 SBIN0060266.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as KUMBHAN, PALITANA.
- 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 KUMBHAN, PALITANA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's KUMBHAN, PALITANA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0060266 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to State Bank of India KUMBHAN, PALITANA (IFSC SBIN0060266)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0060266 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KUMBHAN, PALITANA branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kumbhan, Palitana
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 SBIN0060266:
- 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 KUMBHAN, PALITANA is still linked to IFSC SBIN0060266.
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 SBIN0060266
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 – KUMBHAN, PALITANA is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0060266. 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 SBIN0060266 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC SBIN0060266
State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KUMBHAN, PALITANA 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 SBIN0060266 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.
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 SBIN0060266 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kumbhan, Palitana branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SBIN0060266
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 – KUMBHAN, PALITANA, 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:
SBIN0060266. - 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.
How to reach the Kumbhan, Palitana branch
The branch is located at TALUKA PALITANA,KUMBHAN 364250, which puts it inside Kumbhan, the broader Bhavnagar district, and the state of Gujarat. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Kumbhan, Palitana branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0060266 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 2848-286618 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 SBIN0060266 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0060266 for State Bank of India – KUMBHAN, PALITANA, 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 Kumbhan, Palitana branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0060266, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaKumbhan, Palitana Branch
TALUKA PALITANA,KUMBHAN 364250
Kumbhan, Gujarat
Phone: 2848-286618
IFSC: SBIN0060266
Frequently asked questions
Where is State Bank of India Kumbhan, Palitana branch located?
State Bank of India's Kumbhan, Palitana branch is located at TALUKA PALITANA,KUMBHAN 364250, Kumbhan, Gujarat.
Does State Bank of India Kumbhan, Palitana branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 2848-286618 to confirm.
What is the IFSC code of State Bank of India Kumbhan, Palitana branch?
The IFSC code of State Bank of India, Kumbhan, Palitana branch is SBIN0060266. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
What is the phone number of State Bank of India Kumbhan, Palitana branch?
You can reach the branch at 2848-286618 during regular banking hours.
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 Kumbhan, Palitana branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC SBIN0060266 the same for all accounts at Kumbhan, Palitana branch?
Yes. The IFSC SBIN0060266 is shared by every account held at State Bank of India's Kumbhan, Palitana branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Summary
The IFSC code SBIN0060266 belongs to State Bank of India's KUMBHAN, PALITANA branch, located at TALUKA PALITANA,KUMBHAN 364250 in KUMBHAN, GUJARAT. 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.


