If you are searching for the IFSC code of Central Bank of India, ANNAVARAM branch in ANNAVARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CBIN0284693. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.
You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the ANNAVARAM branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CBIN0284693 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.
An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.
For Central Bank of India's ANNAVARAM branch, the IFSC CBIN0284693 breaks down as follows: CBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 284693 identifies this particular branch.
About the bank
Central Bank of India serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Annavaram branch in Annavaram, Andhra Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CBIN0284693 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Central Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Annavaram |
| IFSC Code | CBIN0284693 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | D.NO 5 32 RAILWAY STATION ROAD OPP.NALLA VINAYAKUNI TEMPLE CITY ANNAVARAM PIN CODE 533406 |
| City | Annavaram |
| District | East Godavari |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| STD Code | 22 |
| Phone | 22612008 |
Annavaram branch overview
Located at D.NO 5 32 RAILWAY STATION ROAD OPP.NALLA VINAYAKUNI TEMPLE CITY ANNAVARAM PIN CODE 533406, the Annavaram branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CBIN0284693 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
Why every Central Bank of India branch has a unique IFSC
Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including ANNAVARAM of Central Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CBIN0284693 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.
Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC CBIN0284693 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Account types you can open at the Annavaram branch
Once you have an account at Central Bank of India – ANNAVARAM, the IFSC CBIN0284693 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:
- Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
- Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
- Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
- NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
- Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
- Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
- Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.
Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Annavaram branch can access most of Central Bank of India's standard product suite, including:
- Account opening – savings, current, NRI, salary
- Term deposits and recurring deposits
- Retail and small-business loans
- Insurance and mutual-fund tie-ups
- Locker, safe deposit and ATM card services
- Online and mobile banking activation
- Electronic transfers via IFSC CBIN0284693
How to transfer money using IFSC CBIN0284693
Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC CBIN0284693 across all three.
NEFT to Central Bank of India, ANNAVARAM using IFSC CBIN0284693
National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.
To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC CBIN0284693, and confirm that the system picks up Central Bank of India – ANNAVARAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to ANNAVARAM
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Central Bank of India's ANNAVARAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CBIN0284693 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Central Bank of India – ANNAVARAM, use IMPS. With IFSC CBIN0284693 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Annavaram
The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC CBIN0284693:
- NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
- RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
- IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
- UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at ANNAVARAM is still linked to IFSC CBIN0284693.
For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.
UPI payments and IFSC CBIN0284693
UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at Central Bank of India – ANNAVARAM is still mapped to IFSC CBIN0284693. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.
If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC CBIN0284693 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Annavaram branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC CBIN0284693 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Central Bank of India carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC CBIN0284693 and the account number together uniquely identify the Annavaram branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Things to verify before sending money
Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to Central Bank of India – ANNAVARAM:
- The IFSC is exactly CBIN0284693 with no extra spaces.
- The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
- The portal auto-fills Central Bank of India as the bank name and ANNAVARAM as the branch.
- The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
- You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.
A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.
Reaching the branch
The Annavaram branch sits at D.NO 5 32 RAILWAY STATION ROAD OPP.NALLA VINAYAKUNI TEMPLE CITY ANNAVARAM PIN CODE 533406. If you are travelling from outside Annavaram, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 22-22612008 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC CBIN0284693 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC CBIN0284693 for Central Bank of India – ANNAVARAM, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:
- The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
- The first page of your passbook.
- The bank's official website under the branch locator.
- The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
- Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.
Working hours
Branch counters at Annavaram are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to CBIN0284693 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Central Bank of IndiaAnnavaram Branch
D.NO 5 32 RAILWAY STATION ROAD OPP.NALLA VINAYAKUNI TEMPLE CITY ANNAVARAM PIN CODE 533406
Annavaram, Andhra Pradesh
Phone: 22-22612008
IFSC: CBIN0284693
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC CBIN0284693 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CBIN0284693 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC CBIN0284693 the same for all accounts at Annavaram branch?
Yes. The IFSC CBIN0284693 is shared by every account held at Central Bank of India's Annavaram branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CBIN0284693 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Central Bank of India – Annavaram reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Annavaram branch but serve different purposes.
What is the phone number of Central Bank of India Annavaram branch?
You can reach the branch at 22-22612008 during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC CBIN0284693 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CBIN0284693 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How do I add Central Bank of India Annavaram as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CBIN0284693, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Summary
The IFSC code CBIN0284693 belongs to Central Bank of India's ANNAVARAM branch, located at D.NO 5 32 RAILWAY STATION ROAD OPP.NALLA VINAYAKUNI TEMPLE CITY ANNAVARAM PIN… in ANNAVARAM, ANDHRA PRADESH. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.


