IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to State Bank of India's THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM branch in TRIVANDRUM, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code SBIN0008671 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.

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 THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM branch, the IFSC SBIN0008671 breaks down as follows: SBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 008671 identifies this particular branch.

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 Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram branch in Trivandrum, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SBIN0008671 for all electronic settlement.

Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram branch overview

Located at RAMAKRISHNA BUILDING ,MANORAMA ROAD, ARISTO JUNCTION THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PIN - 695001, the Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC SBIN0008671 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM branch came to be assigned the code SBIN0008671.

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 SBIN0008671, money simply cannot be routed to the THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 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 SBIN0008671 and the account number together uniquely identify the Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0008671

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 SBIN0008671 across all three.

NEFT to State Bank of India, THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM using IFSC SBIN0008671

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 SBIN0008671, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC SBIN0008671

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 – THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SBIN0008671 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to State Bank of India – THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, use IMPS. With IFSC SBIN0008671 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC SBIN0008671 for State Bank of India – THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, 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 Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram 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 THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM branch, the IFSC SBIN0008671 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.

Account types you can open at the Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram branch

Once you have an account at State Bank of India – THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, the IFSC SBIN0008671 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram 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 SBIN0008671

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram 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 SBIN0008671 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 Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram branch

The branch is located at RAMAKRISHNA BUILDING ,MANORAMA ROAD, ARISTO JUNCTION THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PIN - 695001, which puts it inside Trivandrum, the broader Kannur district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0008671 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 471-2336149 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 SBIN0008671 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SBIN0008671

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 – THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, 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: SBIN0008671.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram 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 SBIN0008671 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC SBIN0008671 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 SBIN0008671 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 471-2336149.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SBIN0008671 belongs to State Bank of India's THAMPANOOR, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM branch, located at RAMAKRISHNA BUILDING ,MANORAMA ROAD, ARISTO JUNCTION THIRUVANANTHAPURAM PIN -… in TRIVANDRUM, KERALA. 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.