IFSC Code of State Bank of India, Vishakhapatnam P and Sb Branch Branch, Andhra Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to State Bank of India's VISHAKHAPATNAM P AND SB BRANCH branch in VISHAKAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code SBIN0020879 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.

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 – VISHAKHAPATNAM P AND SB BRANCH is SBIN0020879. The first four letters SBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 020879 map to this branch in VISHAKAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH.

About State Bank of India

State Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Vishakhapatnam P and Sb Branch branch in Vishakapatnam. 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, SBIN0020879.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at LTN293NEARSEVENHILLSEYEHSITALBALAYYASASTRYLAYUTVISAKHAATNAM. It serves the Vishakapatnam 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 SBIN0020879 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 VISHAKHAPATNAM P AND SB BRANCH of State Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SBIN0020879 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 SBIN0020879 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Vishakhapatnam P and Sb Branch branch

Once you have an account at State Bank of India – VISHAKHAPATNAM P AND SB BRANCH, the IFSC SBIN0020879 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 Vishakhapatnam P and Sb Branch 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 SBIN0020879

How to transfer money using IFSC SBIN0020879

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 SBIN0020879 across all three.

NEFT to State Bank of India, VISHAKHAPATNAM P AND SB BRANCH using IFSC SBIN0020879

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 SBIN0020879, and confirm that the system picks up State Bank of India – VISHAKHAPATNAM P AND SB BRANCH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to VISHAKHAPATNAM P AND SB BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at State Bank of India's VISHAKHAPATNAM P AND SB BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SBIN0020879 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to State Bank of India – VISHAKHAPATNAM P AND SB BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC SBIN0020879 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Vishakhapatnam P and Sb Branch

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 SBIN0020879:

• 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 VISHAKHAPATNAM P AND SB BRANCH is still linked to IFSC SBIN0020879.

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 VISHAKHAPATNAM P AND SB BRANCH branch, the IFSC SBIN0020879 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 SBIN0020879

State Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the VISHAKHAPATNAM P AND SB BRANCH 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 SBIN0020879 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 Vishakhapatnam P and Sb Branch branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC SBIN0020879 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SBIN0020879

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 – VISHAKHAPATNAM P AND SB BRANCH, 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: SBIN0020879.
• 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 Vishakhapatnam P and Sb Branch branch

The branch is located at LTN293NEARSEVENHILLSEYEHSITALBALAYYASASTRYLAYUTVISAKHAATNAM, which puts it inside Vishakapatnam, the broader Vishakapatnam 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 Vishakhapatnam P and Sb Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC SBIN0020879 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 891-2543565 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 SBIN0020879 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC SBIN0020879 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 SBIN0020879 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 891-2543565.
• 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 Vishakhapatnam P and Sb Branch branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC SBIN0020879, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code SBIN0020879 belongs to State Bank of India's VISHAKHAPATNAM P AND SB BRANCH branch, located at LTN293NEARSEVENHILLSEYEHSITALBALAYYASASTRYLAYUTVISAKHAATNAM in VISHAKAPATNAM, ANDHRA 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.