IFSC Code Decoder
Validate the 11-character IFSC code your bank uses for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transfers, and see which bank the first four letters belong to. Structure only — it doesn't look up the branch address.
IFSC code11 characters — 4 letters for the bank, a 0, then 6 for the branch.
Valid IFSC structure ✓
Bank
State Bank of India
Bank code SBIN
Branch code
001234
This checks the format and identifies the bank from the first four letters using a built-in list of the larger banks — it does not look up the branch name, address or MICR. For the full branch record use the RBI IFSC directory or your bank's website. Nothing is uploaded.
FAQ
- What does an IFSC code look like?
- Eleven characters: four letters for the bank, then a 0 (reserved), then six letters or digits identifying the branch — for example SBIN0001234.
- Can this find the branch?
- No. It names the bank from the first four letters. For the branch name and address, use the RBI IFSC directory or your bank's website.
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