Below are the complete branch details for State Bank of India, CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, SHILLONG branch, located in SHILLONG, MEGHALAYA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is SBIN0010260. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case SBIN0010260 for State Bank of India – CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, SHILLONG — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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 CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, SHILLONG branch, the IFSC SBIN0010260 breaks down as follows: SBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 010260 identifies this particular branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Currency Administration Cell, Shillong |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0010260 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | C/O STATE BANK OF INDIA, SHILLONG MAIN BRANCH, MG ROAD, NEAR GPO, SHILLONG 793001 |
| City | Shillong |
| District | Shillong |
| State | Meghalaya |
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 Currency Administration Cell, Shillong branch in Shillong, Meghalaya is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SBIN0010260 for all electronic settlement.
About this branch
The branch is located at C/O STATE BANK OF INDIA, SHILLONG MAIN BRANCH, MG ROAD, NEAR GPO, SHILLONG 793001. It serves the Shillong 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 SBIN0010260 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 CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, SHILLONG branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0010260.
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 SBIN0010260, money simply cannot be routed to the CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, SHILLONG branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0010260
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 SBIN0010260 across all three.
NEFT to State Bank of India, CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, SHILLONG using IFSC SBIN0010260
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 SBIN0010260, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, SHILLONG. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, SHILLONG
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, SHILLONG branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0010260 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to State Bank of India – CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, SHILLONG, use IMPS. With IFSC SBIN0010260 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Currency Administration Cell, Shillong
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 SBIN0010260:
- 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 CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, SHILLONG is still linked to IFSC SBIN0010260.
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 SBIN0010260
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 – CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, SHILLONG is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0010260. 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 SBIN0010260 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Currency Administration Cell, Shillong branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0010260 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 SBIN0010260.
Banking services available
The Currency Administration Cell, Shillong branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.
- Savings, current and salary accounts
- Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
- Personal, vehicle and home loans
- Demat and investment products (where supported)
- Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
- Debit and credit card issuance
- Locker facilities (subject to availability)
- Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
- Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
- NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC SBIN0010260
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 SBIN0010260 and the account number together uniquely identify the Currency Administration Cell, Shillong 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 Currency Administration Cell, Shillong 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 SBIN0010260 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 – CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, SHILLONG:
- The IFSC is exactly SBIN0010260 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 CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, SHILLONG 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 Currency Administration Cell, Shillong branch
The branch is located at C/O STATE BANK OF INDIA, SHILLONG MAIN BRANCH, MG ROAD, NEAR GPO, SHILLONG 793001, which puts it inside Shillong, the broader Shillong district, and the state of Meghalaya. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Currency Administration Cell, Shillong branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0010260 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 SBIN0010260 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC SBIN0010260 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 SBIN0010260 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 Currency Administration Cell, Shillong 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 SBIN0010260 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaCurrency Administration Cell, Shillong Branch
C/O STATE BANK OF INDIA, SHILLONG MAIN BRANCH, MG ROAD, NEAR GPO, SHILLONG 793001
Shillong, Meghalaya
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: SBIN0010260
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC SBIN0010260 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC SBIN0010260 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Is IFSC SBIN0010260 the same for all accounts at Currency Administration Cell, Shillong branch?
Yes. The IFSC SBIN0010260 is shared by every account held at State Bank of India's Currency Administration Cell, Shillong branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Can I use IFSC SBIN0010260 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC SBIN0010260 to send funds instantly.
Where is State Bank of India Currency Administration Cell, Shillong branch located?
State Bank of India's Currency Administration Cell, Shillong branch is located at C/O STATE BANK OF INDIA, SHILLONG MAIN BRANCH, MG ROAD, NEAR GPO, SHILLONG 793001, Shillong, Meghalaya.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using SBIN0010260 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to State Bank of India – Currency Administration Cell, Shillong reflect within 30 minutes.
Does State Bank of India Currency Administration Cell, Shillong branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
Summary
The IFSC code SBIN0010260 belongs to State Bank of India's CURRENCY ADMINISTRATION CELL, SHILLONG branch, located at C/O STATE BANK OF INDIA, SHILLONG MAIN BRANCH, MG ROAD, NEAR GPO, SHILLONG … in SHILLONG, MEGHALAYA. 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.
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