IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Sangrampur,Dist.East Champaran Branch, Bihar

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to State Bank of India's SANGRAMPUR,DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN branch in SANGRAMPUR, BIHAR. The branch's IFSC code SBIN0018646 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.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, SBIN0018646 is the IFSC of State Bank of India's SANGRAMPUR,DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN branch. The format is fixed: SBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 018646 = branch identifier.

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 Sangrampur,Dist.East Champaran branch in Sangrampur, Bihar is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SBIN0018646 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at SANGRAMPUR, BLOCK ROAD, DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN, BIHAR -845434. It serves the Sangrampur 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 SBIN0018646 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 SANGRAMPUR,DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0018646.

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 SBIN0018646, money simply cannot be routed to the SANGRAMPUR,DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Sangrampur,Dist.East Champaran branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0018646 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 SBIN0018646

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 SBIN0018646 across all three.

NEFT to State Bank of India, SANGRAMPUR,DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN using IFSC SBIN0018646

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 SBIN0018646, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – SANGRAMPUR,DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC SBIN0018646

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 – SANGRAMPUR,DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SBIN0018646 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to State Bank of India SANGRAMPUR,DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN (IFSC SBIN0018646)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0018646 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SANGRAMPUR,DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Sangrampur,Dist.East Champaran

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 SBIN0018646:

• 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 SANGRAMPUR,DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN is still linked to IFSC SBIN0018646.

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 SBIN0018646

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 – SANGRAMPUR,DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0018646. 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 SBIN0018646 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Sangrampur,Dist.East Champaran branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0018646 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 SBIN0018646.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Sangrampur,Dist.East Champaran 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 SBIN0018646

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Sangrampur,Dist.East Champaran 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 SBIN0018646 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.

How to reach the Sangrampur,Dist.East Champaran branch

The branch is located at SANGRAMPUR, BLOCK ROAD, DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN, BIHAR -845434, which puts it inside Sangrampur, the broader Purbi Champaran district, and the state of Bihar. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Sangrampur,Dist.East Champaran branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0018646 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 8084014302 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 SBIN0018646 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 – SANGRAMPUR,DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN:

• The IFSC is exactly SBIN0018646 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 SANGRAMPUR,DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Sangrampur,Dist.East Champaran 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 SBIN0018646 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC SBIN0018646 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 SBIN0018646 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 8084014302.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SBIN0018646 belongs to State Bank of India's SANGRAMPUR,DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN branch, located at SANGRAMPUR, BLOCK ROAD, DIST.EAST CHAMPARAN, BIHAR -845434 in SANGRAMPUR, BIHAR. 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.