Below are the complete branch details for State Bank of India, SONAJORI branch, located in SONAJORI, JHARKHAND. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is SBIN0009211. 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 SBIN0009211 for State Bank of India – SONAJORI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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 – SONAJORI is SBIN0009211. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 009211 map to this branch in SONAJORI, JHARKHAND.
About State Bank of India
State Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Sonajori branch in Sonajori. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, SBIN0009211.
About the Sonajori branch
The Sonajori branch of State Bank of India is situated at DIST.PAKURSTATE.JHARKHAND. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code SBIN0009211 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | State Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Sonajori |
| IFSC Code | SBIN0009211 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | DIST.PAKURSTATE.JHARKHAND |
| City | Sonajori |
| District | Pakur |
| State | Jharkhand |
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 SONAJORI branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0009211.
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 SBIN0009211, money simply cannot be routed to the SONAJORI branch electronically.
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 SBIN0009211 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sonajori branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0009211
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 SBIN0009211 across all three.
How to use IFSC SBIN0009211 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's SONAJORI 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC SBIN0009211.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as SONAJORI.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC SBIN0009211
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 – SONAJORI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SBIN0009211 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to State Bank of India SONAJORI (IFSC SBIN0009211)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0009211 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SONAJORI branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC SBIN0009211 for State Bank of India – SONAJORI, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – SBIN0009211 | Yes – SBIN0009211 | Yes – SBIN0009211 |
For most retail customers crediting the Sonajori 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 SBIN0009211
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 – SONAJORI is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0009211. 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 SBIN0009211 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Sonajori branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0009211 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 SBIN0009211.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Sonajori 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 SBIN0009211
Online banking and IFSC SBIN0009211
State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SONAJORI 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 SBIN0009211 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.
How to reach the Sonajori branch
The branch is located at DIST.PAKURSTATE.JHARKHAND, which puts it inside Sonajori, the broader Pakur district, and the state of Jharkhand. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Sonajori branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0009211 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 SBIN0009211 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 – SONAJORI:
- The IFSC is exactly SBIN0009211 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 SONAJORI 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 Sonajori branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0009211, however, work 24x7.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0009211 for State Bank of India – SONAJORI, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:
- The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
- The first page of your passbook.
- The bank's official website under the branch locator.
- The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
- Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.
Branch address & contact
State Bank of IndiaSonajori Branch
DIST.PAKURSTATE.JHARKHAND
Sonajori, Jharkhand
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: SBIN0009211
Frequently asked questions
What is the IFSC code of State Bank of India Sonajori branch?
The IFSC code of State Bank of India, Sonajori branch is SBIN0009211. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Sonajori branch but serve different purposes.
What is the phone number of State Bank of India Sonajori branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
Where is State Bank of India Sonajori branch located?
State Bank of India's Sonajori branch is located at DIST.PAKURSTATE.JHARKHAND, Sonajori, Jharkhand.
Is IFSC SBIN0009211 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC SBIN0009211 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Can I use IFSC SBIN0009211 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC SBIN0009211 to send funds instantly.
Does State Bank of India Sonajori branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using SBIN0009211 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to State Bank of India – Sonajori reflect within 30 minutes.
Summary
The IFSC code SBIN0009211 belongs to State Bank of India's SONAJORI branch, located at DIST.PAKURSTATE.JHARKHAND in SONAJORI, JHARKHAND. 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.
