Top Banks and Their IFSC Codes

Here's a list of some of the major banks in India and the first four characters of their IFSC codes. Remember, the complete IFSC code includes additional characters specific to each branch.

Bank NameIFSC Bank Code
State Bank of India (SBI)SBIN
HDFC BankHDFC
ICICI BankICIC
Punjab National Bank (PNB)PUNB
Bank of BarodaBARB
Axis BankUTIB
Canara BankCNRB
Union Bank of IndiaUBIN
Kotak Mahindra BankKKBK
IndusInd BankINDB

How to Use These Codes:

  1. Identify the bank code from the list above
  2. Add a '0' after the bank code
  3. Append the specific 6-character branch code

For example, an SBI branch might have an IFSC like: SBIN0001234, where 'SBIN' is the bank code, '0' is the standard fifth character, and '001234' is the branch-specific code.

Always verify the full IFSC code with your bank or on the official bank website to ensure accuracy in your transactions.