IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Nakkavanipalem, Visakhapatnam Branch, Andhra Pradesh

If you are searching for the IFSC code of State Bank of India, NAKKAVANIPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM branch in VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is SBIN0018883. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the NAKKAVANIPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC SBIN0018883 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

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 NAKKAVANIPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM branch, the IFSC SBIN0018883 breaks down as follows: SBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 018883 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

State Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Nakkavanipalem, Visakhapatnam branch — IFSC SBIN0018883 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

Branch details at a glance

About the Nakkavanipalem, Visakhapatnam branch

The Nakkavanipalem, Visakhapatnam branch of State Bank of India is situated at GROUND FLOOR, SSNR PARADISE, NAKAKVANIPALEM, DISTT.VISAKHAPATNAM. ANDHRA PRADESH-530013. 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 SBIN0018883 is used.

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 NAKKAVANIPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0018883 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 SBIN0018883 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 Nakkavanipalem, Visakhapatnam branch is mapped to IFSC SBIN0018883 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 SBIN0018883.

Banking services available

The Nakkavanipalem, Visakhapatnam branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 9705010402.

• 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 SBIN0018883

How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0018883

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 SBIN0018883 across all three.

NEFT to State Bank of India, NAKKAVANIPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM using IFSC SBIN0018883

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 SBIN0018883, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – NAKKAVANIPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC SBIN0018883

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 – NAKKAVANIPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC SBIN0018883 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 – NAKKAVANIPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM, use IMPS. With IFSC SBIN0018883 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 SBIN0018883 for State Bank of India – NAKKAVANIPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM, 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 Nakkavanipalem, Visakhapatnam 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 SBIN0018883

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 – NAKKAVANIPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM is still mapped to IFSC SBIN0018883. 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 SBIN0018883 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC SBIN0018883

State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the NAKKAVANIPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM 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 SBIN0018883 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 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 SBIN0018883 and the account number together uniquely identify the Nakkavanipalem, Visakhapatnam 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 SBIN0018883

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 – NAKKAVANIPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM, 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: SBIN0018883.
• 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 Nakkavanipalem, Visakhapatnam branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR, SSNR PARADISE, NAKAKVANIPALEM, DISTT.VISAKHAPATNAM. ANDHRA PRADESH-530013, which puts it inside Visakhapatnam, the broader Visakhapatnam district, and the state of Andhra Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “State Bank of India Nakkavanipalem, Visakhapatnam branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0018883 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 9705010402 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 SBIN0018883 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC SBIN0018883 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 SBIN0018883 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 9705010402.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 Nakkavanipalem, Visakhapatnam branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0018883, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: SBIN0018883 is the IFSC code of State Bank of India, NAKKAVANIPALEM, VISAKHAPATNAM branch, in VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH. 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.