Are you aware of the fact that there are actually multiple ways you can check your bank balance for your State Bank of India (SBI) account? Yes, like, other than just going to the bank and asking the bank people to print out the bank balance or statement on the passbook, you have different options like bank balance enquiry through dialling a number, SMS, missed call to toll-free number, UPI apps, ATM, etc. So, let’s check out these methods one by one.
SBI Bank Balance Check With Just a Missed Call
Yes, this had to be the easiest way to check your bank balance without going anywhere. Like, all you need to do is just dial a number and give a missed call from your registered mobile number, that’s all!
Here are important numbers:
- For Balance: 09223766666
- For Mini Statement: 09223866666
For this one, a one-time setup is needed! Like, all you need to do is send the following SMS from your phone to register:
REG <space> YourAccountNumber to 09223488888
Once done, you’re good to go! Now you can give a call to this toll-free number and get your bank balance information whenever you like.
Check Balance By Sending An SMS
Let’s say in case you don’t feel like giving a missed call to any number, then you also have the easy option to just send a message/SMS to the official number of SBI and check your bank balance that way. Here:
- For Balance: Send “BAL” to 09223766666
- For Mini Statement: Send “MSTMT” to 09223866666
And What If You Want Credit Card Info? Use this:
Send BAL XXXX (last 4 digits of card) to 5676791
The only thing you need to make sure of with this method of checking your bank balance is that the number you are texting/sending the SMS with has to be already registered with your bank account.
Call SBI’s Toll-Free Numbers
Now, this is the old school way of getting your bank balance details, and that is through calling a toll free but official number of SBI and then getting the information that way. Like, call any of these SBI numbers for free:
- 1800 1234
- 1800 2100
- 1800 11 2211
- 1800 425 3800
- 080-26599990
Follow the voice menu and listen to your balance info. Plain and simple!
Other Options To Check SBI Bank Balance
SMS, Missed Call, or dialing the toll-free numbers aren’t the only ways to check SBI bank balance, there are a few more you can try like:
- SBI YONO & YONO Lite App: It’s super simple, like, just log in to the app, tap on ‘Accounts’, and your balance will be right there in front of you.
- WhatsApp Banking: All you need to do is just save 9022690226, send a “Hi” on WhatsApp, and choose the ‘Check Balance’ option.
- USSD Service (No Internet Needed): No need to install anything, just dial *595# from your registered mobile, follow the menu, and enter your MPIN to view balance, and that is pretty much it.
- ATM Machine: Oh, this is pretty basic, like head to a nearby ATM, insert your SBI card, enter your PIN, and select ‘Balance Enquiry’. Simple!
- Passbook: The old school method, you know, like, just visit your SBI branch and update your passbook to see all transactions and current balance.
- UPI Apps (like GPay, PhonePe, Paytm): This is what most people use these days, like, just go to the ‘Check/View Balance’ option in the app, enter your UPI PIN, and check your balance that way.
Try out these methods as well and stick to the one that you find super convenient, because checking your bank balance is a regular thing and one that you often do.
