IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Nelasnar Branch, Chhattisgarh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for State Bank of India, NELASNAR branch in NELASNAR. The 11-digit IFSC SBIN0018686 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 NELASNAR 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.

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 – NELASNAR is SBIN0018686. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 018686 map to this branch in NELASNAR, CHHATTISGARH.

Bank profile

State Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Nelasnar branch — IFSC SBIN0018686 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Nelasnar, Chhattisgarh.

Branch details at a glance

Nelasnar branch overview

Located at NEW BU STAND, MAIN ROAD, BELASNAR, DISTT.BIJAPUR. CHHATISGARH-494441, the Nelasnar branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SBIN0018686 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 NELASNAR branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0018686.

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 SBIN0018686, money simply cannot be routed to the NELASNAR branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Nelasnar branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0018686 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 SBIN0018686.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Nelasnar 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 SBIN0018686

How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0018686

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 SBIN0018686 across all three.

NEFT to State Bank of India, NELASNAR using IFSC SBIN0018686

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC SBIN0018686, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – NELASNAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to NELASNAR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's NELASNAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0018686 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to State Bank of India NELASNAR (IFSC SBIN0018686)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0018686 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the NELASNAR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Nelasnar

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 SBIN0018686:

• 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 NELASNAR is still linked to IFSC SBIN0018686.

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 SBIN0018686

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 – NELASNAR is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0018686. 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 SBIN0018686 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC SBIN0018686

State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the NELASNAR 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 SBIN0018686 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 & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Nelasnar branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0018686 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 – NELASNAR:

• The IFSC is exactly SBIN0018686 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 NELASNAR 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 Nelasnar branch sits at NEW BU STAND, MAIN ROAD, BELASNAR, DISTT.BIJAPUR. CHHATISGARH-494441. If you are travelling from outside Nelasnar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 9893392520 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 SBIN0018686 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC SBIN0018686 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 SBIN0018686 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 9893392520.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Nelasnar 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 SBIN0018686 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: SBIN0018686 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, NELASNAR branch, in NELASNAR, CHHATTISGARH. 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.