This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for State Bank of India, RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA branch in LUDHIANA. The 11-digit IFSC SBIN0016744 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 RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA 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.
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 RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA branch, the IFSC SBIN0016744 breaks down as follows: SBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 016744 identifies this particular branch.
About State Bank of India
State Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana branch in Ludhiana. 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, SBIN0016744.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0016744 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | SCO 26, MAIN MARKET,RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA, DISTT.LUDHIANA. PUNJAB 141012 |
| City | Ludhiana |
| District | Ludhiana |
| State | Punjab |
About this branch
The branch is located at SCO 26, MAIN MARKET,RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA, DISTT.LUDHIANA. PUNJAB 141012. It serves the Ludhiana 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 SBIN0016744 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0016744 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 SBIN0016744 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0016744 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 SBIN0016744.
Banking services available
The Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.
- Savings, current and salary accounts
- Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
- Personal, vehicle and home loans
- Demat and investment products (where supported)
- Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
- Debit and credit card issuance
- Locker facilities (subject to availability)
- Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
- Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
- NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC SBIN0016744
How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0016744
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 SBIN0016744 across all three.
How to use IFSC SBIN0016744 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA 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 SBIN0016744.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA.
- 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 RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0016744 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 – RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA, use IMPS. With IFSC SBIN0016744 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC SBIN0016744 for State Bank of India – RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – SBIN0016744 | Yes – SBIN0016744 | Yes – SBIN0016744 |
For most retail customers crediting the Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.
UPI payments and IFSC SBIN0016744
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 – RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0016744. 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 SBIN0016744 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC SBIN0016744
State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA 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 SBIN0016744 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 SBIN0016744 and the account number together uniquely identify the Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
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 – RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA:
- The IFSC is exactly SBIN0016744 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 RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA 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.
Reaching the branch
The Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana branch sits at SCO 26, MAIN MARKET,RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA, DISTT.LUDHIANA. PUNJAB 141012. If you are travelling from outside Ludhiana, 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 SBIN0016744 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC SBIN0016744 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 SBIN0016744 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on the branch contact number.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana 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 SBIN0016744 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaRajguru Nagar, Ludhiana Branch
SCO 26, MAIN MARKET,RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA, DISTT.LUDHIANA. PUNJAB 141012
Ludhiana, Punjab
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: SBIN0016744
Frequently asked questions
Where is State Bank of India Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana branch located?
State Bank of India's Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana branch is located at SCO 26, MAIN MARKET,RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA, DISTT.LUDHIANA. PUNJAB 141012, Ludhiana, Punjab.
Is IFSC SBIN0016744 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC SBIN0016744 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
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 Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana branch but serve different purposes.
What is the phone number of State Bank of India Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC SBIN0016744 the same for all accounts at Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana branch?
Yes. The IFSC SBIN0016744 is shared by every account held at State Bank of India's Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the IFSC code of State Bank of India Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana branch?
The IFSC code of State Bank of India, Rajguru Nagar, Ludhiana branch is SBIN0016744. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Final notes
To recap: SBIN0016744 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, RAJGURU NAGAR, LUDHIANA branch, in LUDHIANA, 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.


