Banking has become easy with internet, and you can now log in to your net banking account and perform various actions like checking balance, transfer, and information update. But what if you are stuck at a place where you cannot access the internet but need to get check your account balance? Well, if you are a State Bank of India account holder you can also check your account balance by just giving a missed call or sending an SMS with your registered mobile number.
However, you would first have to register for this SBI service through a simple
process. SBI account holders can send SMS, ‘REG Account Number’ to 09223488888 from their registered mobile number with the bank. After this request, the bank will revert back with a confirmation message indicating successful/unsuccessful registration.
One of the biggest advantages of this service offered by SBI is that users with multiple bank account with the same mobile number can register for it all at once. The bank will send details about your different accounts in one SMS containing the balance information with the account number and account type.