IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Sadar, Meerut Branch, Uttar Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to State Bank of India's SADAR, MEERUT branch in MERRUT, UTTAR PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code SBIN0012962 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.

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 SADAR, MEERUT branch, the IFSC SBIN0012962 breaks down as follows: SBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 012962 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 Sadar, Meerut branch in Merrut, Uttar Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SBIN0012962 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at SADAR,MEERUT,142,GANJ BAZAR,MEERUT,DISTMEERUT 250001. It serves the Merrut 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 SBIN0012962 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 SADAR, MEERUT branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0012962.

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 SBIN0012962, money simply cannot be routed to the SADAR, MEERUT branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0012962

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 SBIN0012962 across all three.

How to use IFSC SBIN0012962 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's SADAR, MEERUT 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 SBIN0012962.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as SADAR, MEERUT.
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 SADAR, MEERUT

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's SADAR, MEERUT branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0012962 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to State Bank of India SADAR, MEERUT (IFSC SBIN0012962)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0012962 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SADAR, MEERUT branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC SBIN0012962 for State Bank of India – SADAR, MEERUT, 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 Sadar, Meerut 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 SBIN0012962

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 – SADAR, MEERUT is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0012962. 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 SBIN0012962 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Sadar, Meerut branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0012962 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 SBIN0012962.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Sadar, Meerut 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 SBIN0012962

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Sadar, Meerut branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0012962 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC SBIN0012962

State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SADAR, MEERUT 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 SBIN0012962 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 SBIN0012962

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 – SADAR, MEERUT, 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: SBIN0012962.
• 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 Sadar, Meerut branch

The branch is located at SADAR,MEERUT,142,GANJ BAZAR,MEERUT,DISTMEERUT 250001, which puts it inside Merrut, the broader Meerut district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Sadar, Meerut branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0012962 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 SBIN0012962 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC SBIN0012962 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 SBIN0012962 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 Sadar, Meerut 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 SBIN0012962 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: SBIN0012962 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, SADAR, MEERUT branch, in MERRUT, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.