IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Kannankurichi Salem Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of State Bank of India, KANNANKURICHI SALEM branch in SALEM, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is SBIN0017121. 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 KANNANKURICHI SALEM branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC SBIN0017121 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 – KANNANKURICHI SALEM is SBIN0017121. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 017121 map to this branch in SALEM, TAMIL NADU.

Bank profile

State Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kannankurichi Salem branch — IFSC SBIN0017121 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Salem, Tamil Nadu.

Kannankurichi Salem branch overview

Located at NO 118 BY 5,ANNAMALAI AVENUE,KANNANKURICHI MAIN ROAD,KANNANKURICHI,SALEM,T.N 636007, the Kannankurichi Salem branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SBIN0017121 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 KANNANKURICHI SALEM branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0017121.

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 SBIN0017121, money simply cannot be routed to the KANNANKURICHI SALEM branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kannankurichi Salem branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0017121 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0017121

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 SBIN0017121 across all three.

NEFT to State Bank of India, KANNANKURICHI SALEM using IFSC SBIN0017121

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 SBIN0017121, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – KANNANKURICHI SALEM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC SBIN0017121

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to State Bank of India – KANNANKURICHI SALEM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SBIN0017121 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to State Bank of India KANNANKURICHI SALEM (IFSC SBIN0017121)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0017121 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KANNANKURICHI SALEM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kannankurichi Salem

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 SBIN0017121:

• 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 KANNANKURICHI SALEM is still linked to IFSC SBIN0017121.

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 SBIN0017121

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 – KANNANKURICHI SALEM is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0017121. 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 SBIN0017121 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Kannankurichi Salem branch

Once you have an account at State Bank of India – KANNANKURICHI SALEM, the IFSC SBIN0017121 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 Kannankurichi Salem 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 SBIN0017121

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kannankurichi Salem 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 SBIN0017121 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.

Reaching the branch

The Kannankurichi Salem branch sits at NO 118 BY 5,ANNAMALAI AVENUE,KANNANKURICHI MAIN ROAD,KANNANKURICHI,SALEM,T.N 636007. If you are travelling from outside Salem, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 9445865743 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 SBIN0017121 and your account number.

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 – KANNANKURICHI SALEM:

• The IFSC is exactly SBIN0017121 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 KANNANKURICHI SALEM 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.

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 Kannankurichi Salem branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0017121, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC SBIN0017121 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 SBIN0017121 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 9445865743.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: SBIN0017121 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, KANNANKURICHI SALEM branch, in SALEM, TAMIL NADU. 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.