IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Prakash Society Branch, Gujarat

Below are the complete branch details for State Bank of India, PRAKASH SOCIETY branch, located in SURAT, GUJARAT. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is SBIN0009166. 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 SBIN0009166 for State Bank of India – PRAKASH SOCIETY — 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 – PRAKASH SOCIETY is SBIN0009166. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 009166 map to this branch in SURAT, GUJARAT.

Bank profile

State Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Prakash Society branch — IFSC SBIN0009166 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Surat, Gujarat.

Branch details at a glance

Prakash Society branch overview

Located at TRIGAN APARTMENT ,GHOD DOD ROADSURAT , PIN - 395001, the Prakash Society branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SBIN0009166 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 PRAKASH SOCIETY branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0009166.

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 SBIN0009166, money simply cannot be routed to the PRAKASH SOCIETY branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Prakash Society branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0009166 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 SBIN0009166.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Prakash Society 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 SBIN0009166

How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0009166

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 SBIN0009166 across all three.

NEFT to State Bank of India, PRAKASH SOCIETY using IFSC SBIN0009166

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 SBIN0009166, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – PRAKASH SOCIETY. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to PRAKASH SOCIETY

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's PRAKASH SOCIETY branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0009166 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to State Bank of India PRAKASH SOCIETY (IFSC SBIN0009166)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0009166 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PRAKASH SOCIETY branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC SBIN0009166 for State Bank of India – PRAKASH SOCIETY, 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Prakash Society 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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at State Bank of India's PRAKASH SOCIETY branch, the IFSC SBIN0009166 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Online banking and IFSC SBIN0009166

State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PRAKASH SOCIETY 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 SBIN0009166 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 Prakash Society branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0009166 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 – PRAKASH SOCIETY:

• The IFSC is exactly SBIN0009166 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 PRAKASH SOCIETY 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 Prakash Society branch

The branch is located at TRIGAN APARTMENT ,GHOD DOD ROADSURAT , PIN - 395001, which puts it inside Surat, the broader Surat district, and the state of Gujarat. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Prakash Society branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0009166 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 261-2653491 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 SBIN0009166 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0009166 for State Bank of India – PRAKASH SOCIETY, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Prakash Society 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 SBIN0009166 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: SBIN0009166 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, PRAKASH SOCIETY branch, in SURAT, GUJARAT. 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.