IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Gilat Bazar, Varanasi Branch, Uttar Pradesh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for State Bank of India, GILAT BAZAR, VARANASI branch in VARANASI. The 11-digit IFSC SBIN0017626 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with State Bank of India at the GILAT BAZAR, VARANASI location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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 – GILAT BAZAR, VARANASI is SBIN0017626. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 017626 map to this branch in VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH.

About State Bank of India

State Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Gilat Bazar, Varanasi branch in Varanasi. 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, SBIN0017626.

About the Gilat Bazar, Varanasi branch

The Gilat Bazar, Varanasi branch of State Bank of India is situated at NEAR DR. PROMOD SINGH NEURO,GILAT BAZAR, LUCKNOW BYPASS ROAD,VARANASI,DIST VARANASI,UTTAR PRADESH-221002. 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 SBIN0017626 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 GILAT BAZAR, VARANASI of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0017626 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 SBIN0017626 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 SBIN0017626 and the account number together uniquely identify the Gilat Bazar, Varanasi branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0017626

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 SBIN0017626 across all three.

How to use IFSC SBIN0017626 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to State Bank of India's GILAT BAZAR, VARANASI 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC SBIN0017626.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as State Bank of India and the branch as GILAT BAZAR, VARANASI.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to GILAT BAZAR, VARANASI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's GILAT BAZAR, VARANASI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0017626 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to State Bank of India GILAT BAZAR, VARANASI (IFSC SBIN0017626)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC SBIN0017626 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the GILAT BAZAR, VARANASI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Gilat Bazar, Varanasi

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 SBIN0017626:

• 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 GILAT BAZAR, VARANASI is still linked to IFSC SBIN0017626.

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 GILAT BAZAR, VARANASI branch, the IFSC SBIN0017626 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Gilat Bazar, Varanasi branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0017626 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 SBIN0017626.

Banking services available

The Gilat Bazar, Varanasi branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8795830109.

• 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 SBIN0017626

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Gilat Bazar, Varanasi 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 SBIN0017626 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 Gilat Bazar, Varanasi branch

The branch is located at NEAR DR. PROMOD SINGH NEURO,GILAT BAZAR, LUCKNOW BYPASS ROAD,VARANASI,DIST VARANASI,UTTAR PRADESH-221002, which puts it inside Varanasi, the broader Varanasi district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Gilat Bazar, Varanasi branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0017626 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 8795830109 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 SBIN0017626 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SBIN0017626

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 – GILAT BAZAR, VARANASI, 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: SBIN0017626.
• 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 Gilat Bazar, Varanasi 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 SBIN0017626 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC SBIN0017626 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 SBIN0017626 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 8795830109.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SBIN0017626 belongs to State Bank of India's GILAT BAZAR, VARANASI branch, located at NEAR DR. PROMOD SINGH NEURO,GILAT BAZAR, LUCKNOW BYPASS ROAD,VARANASI,DIST… in VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.