IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Mallasamudram Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of State Bank of India, MALLASAMUDRAM branch in MALLASAMUDRAM, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is SBIN0016204. 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 MALLASAMUDRAM branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC SBIN0016204 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 – MALLASAMUDRAM is SBIN0016204. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 016204 map to this branch in MALLASAMUDRAM, TAMIL NADU.

Branch details at a glance

About State Bank of India

State Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Mallasamudram branch in Mallasamudram. 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, SBIN0016204.

Mallasamudram branch overview

Located at NO. 9 SALEM MAIN ROAD, MALLASAMUDRAM,DISTT. NAMAKKAL. TAMIL NADU 637503, the Mallasamudram branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SBIN0016204 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 MALLASAMUDRAM branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0016204.

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 SBIN0016204, money simply cannot be routed to the MALLASAMUDRAM branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0016204

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 SBIN0016204 across all three.

How to use IFSC SBIN0016204 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's MALLASAMUDRAM 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 SBIN0016204.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as MALLASAMUDRAM.
5. 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 MALLASAMUDRAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's MALLASAMUDRAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0016204 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to State Bank of India MALLASAMUDRAM (IFSC SBIN0016204)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0016204 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MALLASAMUDRAM branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC SBIN0016204 for State Bank of India – MALLASAMUDRAM, 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Mallasamudram 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 SBIN0016204

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 – MALLASAMUDRAM is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0016204. 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 SBIN0016204 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Mallasamudram branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0016204 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 SBIN0016204.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Mallasamudram 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 SBIN0016204

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 SBIN0016204 and the account number together uniquely identify the Mallasamudram 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 Mallasamudram 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 SBIN0016204 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 – MALLASAMUDRAM:

• The IFSC is exactly SBIN0016204 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 MALLASAMUDRAM 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 Mallasamudram branch

The branch is located at NO. 9 SALEM MAIN ROAD, MALLASAMUDRAM,DISTT. NAMAKKAL. TAMIL NADU 637503, which puts it inside Mallasamudram, the broader Namakkal district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Mallasamudram branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0016204 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 SBIN0016204 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0016204 for State Bank of India – MALLASAMUDRAM, 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 Mallasamudram branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0016204, however, work 24x7.

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Summary

The IFSC code SBIN0016204 belongs to State Bank of India's MALLASAMUDRAM branch, located at NO. 9 SALEM MAIN ROAD, MALLASAMUDRAM,DISTT. NAMAKKAL. TAMIL NADU 637503 in MALLASAMUDRAM, TAMIL NADU. 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.