IFSC Code of Central Bank of India, Gowrampeta Branch, Andhra Pradesh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Central Bank of India, GOWRAMPETA branch in GOWRAMPETA. The 11-digit IFSC CBIN0283001 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 GOWRAMPETA 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 – GOWRAMPETA is CBIN0283001. The first four letters CBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 283001 map to this branch in GOWRAMPETA, ANDHRA PRADESH.

About Central Bank of India

Central Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Gowrampeta branch in Gowrampeta. 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, CBIN0283001.

Branch details at a glance

About the Gowrampeta branch

The Gowrampeta branch of Central Bank of India is situated at GOWRAMPETA,G KOTHAPALLI P.O.,SANKAVARAM MANDAL ,DIST E. GODAVARI,AP 533446. 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 CBIN0283001 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 GOWRAMPETA of Central Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CBIN0283001 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 CBIN0283001 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 Gowrampeta branch

Once you have an account at Central Bank of India – GOWRAMPETA, the IFSC CBIN0283001 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 Gowrampeta 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 CBIN0283001

How to transfer money using IFSC CBIN0283001

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 CBIN0283001 across all three.

How to use IFSC CBIN0283001 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Central Bank of India's GOWRAMPETA 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CBIN0283001.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Central Bank of India and the branch as GOWRAMPETA.
5. 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 GOWRAMPETA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Central Bank of India's GOWRAMPETA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CBIN0283001 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Central Bank of India GOWRAMPETA (IFSC CBIN0283001)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CBIN0283001 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the GOWRAMPETA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Gowrampeta

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 CBIN0283001:

• 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 GOWRAMPETA is still linked to IFSC CBIN0283001.

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 CBIN0283001

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 – GOWRAMPETA is still mapped to IFSC CBIN0283001. 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 CBIN0283001 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC CBIN0283001

Central Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the GOWRAMPETA 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 CBIN0283001 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Gowrampeta branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CBIN0283001 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 CBIN0283001

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 – GOWRAMPETA, 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: CBIN0283001.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Gowrampeta branch sits at GOWRAMPETA,G KOTHAPALLI P.O.,SANKAVARAM MANDAL ,DIST E. GODAVARI,AP 533446. If you are travelling from outside Gowrampeta, 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 CBIN0283001 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CBIN0283001 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm CBIN0283001 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 22-22612008.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 Gowrampeta branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CBIN0283001, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CBIN0283001 belongs to Central Bank of India's GOWRAMPETA branch, located at GOWRAMPETA,G KOTHAPALLI P.O.,SANKAVARAM MANDAL ,DIST E. GODAVARI,AP 533446 in GOWRAMPETA, 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.