This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Central Bank of India, BISHESHWARGANJ branch in BISHESHWARGANJ. The 11-digit IFSC CBIN0281540 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 BISHESHWARGANJ 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.
IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.
In our case, CBIN0281540 is the IFSC of Central Bank of India's BISHESHWARGANJ branch. The format is fixed: CBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 281540 = branch identifier.
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 Bisheshwarganj branch in Bisheshwarganj, Uttar Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CBIN0281540 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Central Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Bisheshwarganj |
| IFSC Code | CBIN0281540 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | POST BISHESHWARAGANJ, DIST- BAHRAICH, UTTAR PRADESH-271821 |
| City | Bisheshwarganj |
| District | Shravasti |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| STD Code | 22 |
| Phone | 22612008 |
About this branch
The branch is located at POST BISHESHWARAGANJ, DIST- BAHRAICH, UTTAR PRADESH-271821. It serves the Bisheshwarganj 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 CBIN0281540 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 BISHESHWARGANJ of Central Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CBIN0281540 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 CBIN0281540 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 Bisheshwarganj branch
Once you have an account at Central Bank of India – BISHESHWARGANJ, the IFSC CBIN0281540 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.
Banking services available
The Bisheshwarganj 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 CBIN0281540
How to transfer money using IFSC CBIN0281540
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 CBIN0281540 across all three.
How to use IFSC CBIN0281540 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Central Bank of India's BISHESHWARGANJ 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 CBIN0281540.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Central Bank of India and the branch as BISHESHWARGANJ.
- 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 BISHESHWARGANJ
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Central Bank of India's BISHESHWARGANJ branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CBIN0281540 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 – BISHESHWARGANJ, use IMPS. With IFSC CBIN0281540 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC CBIN0281540 for Central Bank of India – BISHESHWARGANJ, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – CBIN0281540 | Yes – CBIN0281540 | Yes – CBIN0281540 |
For most retail customers crediting the Bisheshwarganj 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 BISHESHWARGANJ branch, the IFSC CBIN0281540 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.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Bisheshwarganj 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 CBIN0281540 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 & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Bisheshwarganj branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CBIN0281540 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CBIN0281540
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 – BISHESHWARGANJ, 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:
CBIN0281540. - 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.
How to reach the Bisheshwarganj branch
The branch is located at POST BISHESHWARAGANJ, DIST- BAHRAICH, UTTAR PRADESH-271821, which puts it inside Bisheshwarganj, the broader Shravasti district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Central Bank of India Bisheshwarganj branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CBIN0281540 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 22-22612008 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 CBIN0281540 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC CBIN0281540 for Central Bank of India – BISHESHWARGANJ, 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 Bisheshwarganj branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CBIN0281540, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Central Bank of IndiaBisheshwarganj Branch
POST BISHESHWARAGANJ, DIST- BAHRAICH, UTTAR PRADESH-271821
Bisheshwarganj, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: 22-22612008
IFSC: CBIN0281540
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC CBIN0281540 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CBIN0281540 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Can I use IFSC CBIN0281540 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CBIN0281540 to send funds instantly.
Does Central Bank of India Bisheshwarganj 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 CBIN0281540 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Central Bank of India – Bisheshwarganj reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the phone number of Central Bank of India Bisheshwarganj branch?
You can reach the branch at 22-22612008 during regular banking hours.
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 Bisheshwarganj branch but serve different purposes.
How do I add Central Bank of India Bisheshwarganj as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CBIN0281540, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Final notes
To recap: CBIN0281540 is the IFSC code of Central Bank of India, BISHESHWARGANJ branch, in BISHESHWARGANJ, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.


