This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Central Bank of India, BHAGWANPURA branch in BHAGWANPURA. The 11-digit IFSC CBIN0281971 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Central Bank of India at the BHAGWANPURA location, this is the only IFSC you need.
We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.
The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.
The IFSC for Central Bank of India – BHAGWANPURA is CBIN0281971. The first four letters CBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 281971 map to this branch in BHAGWANPURA, MADHYA PRADESH.
About Central Bank of India
Central Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Bhagwanpura branch in Bhagwanpura. 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, CBIN0281971.
About this branch
The branch is located at BHAGWANPURA BRANCH, NEEMUCH CITY, P.O. NEEMUCH CITY, TEHSIL - NEEMUCH, DIST- NEEMUCH, MADHYA PRADESH-458441. It serves the Bhagwanpura region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Central Bank of India. The IFSC CBIN0281971 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Central Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Bhagwanpura |
| IFSC Code | CBIN0281971 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | BHAGWANPURA BRANCH, NEEMUCH CITY, P.O. NEEMUCH CITY, TEHSIL - NEEMUCH, DIST- NEEMUCH, MADHYA PRADESH-458441 |
| City | Bhagwanpura |
| District | Neemuch |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| STD Code | 22 |
| Phone | 22612008 |
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 BHAGWANPURA of Central Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CBIN0281971 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 CBIN0281971 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Bhagwanpura branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CBIN0281971 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
How to transfer money using IFSC CBIN0281971
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 CBIN0281971 across all three.
How to use IFSC CBIN0281971 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Central Bank of India's BHAGWANPURA branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CBIN0281971.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Central Bank of India and the branch as BHAGWANPURA.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to BHAGWANPURA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Central Bank of India's BHAGWANPURA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CBIN0281971 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 – BHAGWANPURA, use IMPS. With IFSC CBIN0281971 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 Bhagwanpura
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 CBIN0281971:
- 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 BHAGWANPURA is still linked to IFSC CBIN0281971.
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.
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 BHAGWANPURA branch, the IFSC CBIN0281971 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 Bhagwanpura branch is mapped to IFSC CBIN0281971 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 CBIN0281971.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Bhagwanpura 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 CBIN0281971
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Bhagwanpura 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 CBIN0281971 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.
Reaching the branch
The Bhagwanpura branch sits at BHAGWANPURA BRANCH, NEEMUCH CITY, P.O. NEEMUCH CITY, TEHSIL - NEEMUCH, DIST- NEEMUCH, MADHYA PRADESH-458441. If you are travelling from outside Bhagwanpura, 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 CBIN0281971 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CBIN0281971
An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Central Bank of India – BHAGWANPURA, double-check for these issues:
- Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit
0, not the letter O. Read carefully. - Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters:
CBIN0281971. - Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
- Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
- Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.
Working hours
Branch counters at Bhagwanpura 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 CBIN0281971 continue to work without interruption.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC CBIN0281971 for Central Bank of India – BHAGWANPURA, 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 address & contact
Central Bank of IndiaBhagwanpura Branch
BHAGWANPURA BRANCH, NEEMUCH CITY, P.O. NEEMUCH CITY, TEHSIL - NEEMUCH, DIST- NEEMUCH, MADHYA PRADESH-458441
Bhagwanpura, Madhya Pradesh
Phone: 22-22612008
IFSC: CBIN0281971
Frequently asked questions
Does Central Bank of India Bhagwanpura branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 22-22612008 to confirm.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CBIN0281971 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Central Bank of India – Bhagwanpura reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC CBIN0281971 the same for all accounts at Bhagwanpura branch?
Yes. The IFSC CBIN0281971 is shared by every account held at Central Bank of India's Bhagwanpura branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Where is Central Bank of India Bhagwanpura branch located?
Central Bank of India's Bhagwanpura branch is located at BHAGWANPURA BRANCH, NEEMUCH CITY, P.O. NEEMUCH CITY, TEHSIL - NEEMUCH, DIST- NEEMUCH, MADHYA PRADESH-458441, Bhagwanpura, Madhya Pradesh.
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 Bhagwanpura branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC CBIN0281971 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CBIN0281971 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Summary
The IFSC code CBIN0281971 belongs to Central Bank of India's BHAGWANPURA branch, located at BHAGWANPURA BRANCH, NEEMUCH CITY, P.O. NEEMUCH CITY, TEHSIL - NEEMUCH, DIST-… in BHAGWANPURA, MADHYA 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.


