For an NRI, it is essential to maintain a non-resident account if you plan to save or remit money back home. To assist you and provide better quality of service, the SBI launched branch offices across the globe. One such initiation was the introduction of SBI Global NRI Center.
How Many SBI Branches Are There In The United States?
In the USA, SBI has a total of four branches, namely
- New York (Main Branch)
- New York - Jackson Heights Branch
- Chicago
- Los Angeles Wholesale Banking Branch
- Washington DC (Representative Office)
List of SBI branches in USA
The address details of each of the SBI branch is as follows:
SBI New York (Main Branch)
SBI NY Branch, 460 Park Avenue,
2nd Floor, New York,
NY 10022 (57th Street and Park Avenue), USA
Working Hours: Monday - Friday (9 AM to 5 PM Local Time)
Weekly Holidays: Saturday and Sunday
Contact Number: +1 212 5213 200 to 203
SWIFT code: SBIN US 33
Email: sbi.nyb@statebank.com
SBI Jackson Heights Branch
37-20/22, 74th street,
Jackson Heights, New York,
NY 11372, USA
SBI Chicago Branch
SBI, 19 South La Salle Street,
Suite #200, Chicago, Illinois 60603-1467 USA,
Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM (Chicago Standard Time)
Weekly Holidays: Saturday and Sunday
Contact Number: +1 312 6211 200
SWIFT Code: SBIN US 44
Email: sbi.chicago@statebank.com
SBI Los Angeles WBB
SBI Wholesale Banking Branch - Los Angeles,
707 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 3900,
Los Angeles, California, 90017, USA
Working Hours: Monday to Friday: 9 AM to 5: 30 PM Local Time
Weekly HOlidays: Saturday and Sunday
Contact Number: +1 213 5423 550
SWIFT Code: SBIN US 66
Email: ceo.laa@statebank.com
SBI- Representative Office, Washington DC
1200, 17th Street, NW, Suite 205, Washington D.C. 20036, Washington DC USA, 2235 579
Timing: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Email: rep.washington@statebank.com
Is SBI USA A Better Choice Compared To Other Banks?
The State Bank of India has four branches spread across the US region.
SBI is a state-owned undertaking, hence, its one of the safest bank to open an NRE/NRO account and transact through it. Also, SBI has a wide network in India as well.
Hence, it makes it easier to indulge in any kind of financial transactions with your loved ones back in India.
How To Open An Account If You Are An NRI?
If you’re considering opening a non-resident bank account with SBI you can visit the branch in-person / open account online.
Here is how you can proceed to open an SBI account online,
- Firstly, install and launch the SBI YONO App
- Click on ‘savings bank account’ available at the bottom left
- Select Open NRO/NRE
- Enter your basic details to authenticate viz some text
- Country Name
- Contact Number
- Email-Id
- Next, select the type of bank account NRO/NRE
- Select whether you are an NRI or PIO
- To verify KYC you can visit the SBI-US branch office mentioned above or courier the following docs to the SBI-GNC.
- Proof of status - Valid Visa
- 2 passport size photographs
- Proof of identity- Passport (relevant pages)
- Current Overseas Address Proof - some text
- Utility bills,
- Employer’s certificate,
- Any other overseas bank statement with overseas address in it,
- DL issued abroad
- Proof of Permanent Address (India) - Aadhaar card, Voter ID, DL, NREGA Job Card
- After submitting the online application form, download it and follow the steps mentioned on the SBI web portal / visit in-person
Note: If you opt for non-face-to-face (online) KYC verification, you need to courier any one of the following docs to the SBI GNC,
- Cheque drawn on the overseas bank account
- Canceled or paid cheque on the overseas bank account
- Proof of income / Pay slip / Tax return
What is SBI GNC?
SBI launched the Global NRI Center (GNC) to facilitate and enhance your experience.
The GNC is your one stop customer service center for all your NRI-related queries.
Also, the SBI GNC includes NRI remittance facilities for US-based NRI customers.
Conclusion
By now you might be aware of the different SBI branches present in the US region. In total, there are four SBI branches, one subsidiary and one SBI representative office in the US. The major difference between a branch office and representative office is that the latter doesn’t indulge in commercial activities. To complete your account opening process you can visit the SBI US branch office in-person.or courier documents to SBI-GNC.
Lastly, iNRI offers you services in the NRE/NRO account opening process if you find it challenging to do-it-yourself.
How To Open An SBI NRI Account From The US?: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many countries have SBI branches?
Currently, SBI has its presence in 19 different countries excluding India, namely,
- Australia
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Belgium
- China
- Germany
- HongKong
- Israel
- Japan
- Maldives
- Myanmar
- Oman
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
- South Africa
- UAE
- UK
- USA
Does SBI Bank have international branches?
Yes, the SBI has good number of international branches in the regions like US, UAE, Australia, United Kingdom etc.,
Is SBI available in New York?
Yes, there is a State Bank of India branch available in New York,
The address details are as follows,
460 Park Avenue,
2nd Floor, New York,
NY 10022, USA
Is SBI available in Los Angeles?
Yes, SBI has one branch office and one wholly owned (100% owned) subsidiary in in Los Angeles, namely,
- SBI Los Angeles - Wholesale Banking Branch
- SBI California (subsidiary)
Is SBI available in Chicago?
Yes, you can find the SBI branch in the Chicago region
The address details are as follows:
19 South LA Salle Street,
Suite #200, Chicago,
Illinois 60603-1467 USA.
Is SBI available in Washington DC?
Yes, SBI has a representative office in Washington DC,
The address details are as follows,
SBI, 1200, 17th Street,
NW, Suite 205, Washington D.C.
20036, USA