IFSC Code of State Bank of India, NRI Branch, Anna Nagar Branch, Tamil Nadu

Below are the complete branch details for State Bank of India, NRI BRANCH, ANNA NAGAR branch, located in TAMILNADU, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is SBIN0004279. 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 SBIN0004279 for State Bank of India – NRI BRANCH, ANNA NAGAR — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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, SBIN0004279 is the IFSC of State Bank of India's NRI BRANCH, ANNA NAGAR branch. The format is fixed: SBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 004279 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

State Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The NRI Branch, Anna Nagar branch — IFSC SBIN0004279 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Tamilnadu, Tamil Nadu.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at Y-203, FIRST FLOOR, 5TH AVENUE, ANNA NAGAR, CHENNAI - 600040. It serves the Tamilnadu 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 SBIN0004279 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every State Bank of India branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including NRI BRANCH, ANNA NAGAR of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0004279 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC SBIN0004279 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the NRI Branch, Anna Nagar branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0004279 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 SBIN0004279.

Products and services

Customers walking into the NRI Branch, Anna Nagar 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 SBIN0004279

How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0004279

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 SBIN0004279 across all three.

NEFT to State Bank of India, NRI BRANCH, ANNA NAGAR using IFSC SBIN0004279

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 SBIN0004279, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – NRI BRANCH, ANNA NAGAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to NRI BRANCH, ANNA NAGAR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's NRI BRANCH, ANNA NAGAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0004279 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to State Bank of India NRI BRANCH, ANNA NAGAR (IFSC SBIN0004279)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0004279 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the NRI BRANCH, ANNA NAGAR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to NRI Branch, Anna Nagar

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 SBIN0004279:

• 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 NRI BRANCH, ANNA NAGAR is still linked to IFSC SBIN0004279.

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.

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 NRI BRANCH, ANNA NAGAR branch, the IFSC SBIN0004279 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the NRI Branch, Anna Nagar 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 SBIN0004279 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.

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 SBIN0004279 and the account number together uniquely identify the NRI Branch, Anna Nagar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SBIN0004279

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to State Bank of India – NRI BRANCH, ANNA NAGAR, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: SBIN0004279.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

How to reach the NRI Branch, Anna Nagar branch

The branch is located at Y-203, FIRST FLOOR, 5TH AVENUE, ANNA NAGAR, CHENNAI - 600040, which puts it inside Tamilnadu, the broader Chennai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India NRI Branch, Anna Nagar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0004279 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 SBIN0004279 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC SBIN0004279 for State Bank of India – NRI BRANCH, ANNA NAGAR, 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 NRI Branch, Anna Nagar 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 SBIN0004279 continue to work without interruption.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SBIN0004279 belongs to State Bank of India's NRI BRANCH, ANNA NAGAR branch, located at Y-203, FIRST FLOOR, 5TH AVENUE, ANNA NAGAR, CHENNAI - 600040 in TAMILNADU, TAMIL NADU. 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.