IFSC Code of Central Bank of India, Baneshwar Branch, West Bengal

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Central Bank of India, BANESHWAR branch in BANESWAR, WEST BENGAL, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CBIN0283886. 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 BANESHWAR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CBIN0283886 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 BANESHWAR branch, the IFSC CBIN0283886 breaks down as follows: CBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 283886 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About Central Bank of India

Central Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Baneshwar branch in Baneswar. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, CBIN0283886.

About the Baneshwar branch

The Baneshwar branch of Central Bank of India is situated at OFFICE OF THE BANESHWAR GRAM PANCHAYAT,COOCHBEHAR II PANCHAYAT SAMITEE,PUNDIBARI,P.O BANESHWAR,DIST COOCH BEHAR,WEST BENGAL 736133. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code CBIN0283886 is used.

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 BANESHWAR of Central Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CBIN0283886 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 CBIN0283886 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC CBIN0283886

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 CBIN0283886 across all three.

NEFT to Central Bank of India, BANESHWAR using IFSC CBIN0283886

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 CBIN0283886, and confirm that the system picks up Central Bank of India – BANESHWAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC CBIN0283886

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Central Bank of India – BANESHWAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CBIN0283886 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Central Bank of India BANESHWAR (IFSC CBIN0283886)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CBIN0283886 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BANESHWAR branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC CBIN0283886 for Central Bank of India – BANESHWAR, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Baneshwar branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Central Bank of India's BANESHWAR branch, the IFSC CBIN0283886 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Baneshwar branch is mapped to IFSC CBIN0283886 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Central Bank of India, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains CBIN0283886.

Banking services available

The Baneshwar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 22-22612008.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC CBIN0283886

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 CBIN0283886 and the account number together uniquely identify the Baneshwar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC CBIN0283886

Central Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BANESHWAR branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC CBIN0283886 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

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 – BANESHWAR:

• The IFSC is exactly CBIN0283886 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 BANESHWAR 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.

How to reach the Baneshwar branch

The branch is located at OFFICE OF THE BANESHWAR GRAM PANCHAYAT,COOCHBEHAR II PANCHAYAT SAMITEE,PUNDIBARI,P.O BANESHWAR,DIST COOCH BEHAR,WEST BENGAL 736133, which puts it inside Baneswar, the broader Koch Bihar district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Central Bank of India Baneshwar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CBIN0283886 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 22-22612008 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC CBIN0283886 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CBIN0283886 for Central Bank of India – BANESHWAR, 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.

Branch banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Baneshwar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CBIN0283886, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CBIN0283886 is the IFSC code of Central Bank of India, BANESHWAR branch, in BANESWAR, WEST BENGAL. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.