IFSC Code of Central Bank of India, Branch Branch, Karnataka

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Central Bank of India, BRANCH branch in HALAGUR. The 11-digit IFSC CBIN0280857 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 BRANCH 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, CBIN0280857 is the IFSC of Central Bank of India's BRANCH branch. The format is fixed: CBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 280857 = 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 Branch branch in Halagur, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CBIN0280857 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at P.O. MALAVALLI, HALAGUR, DIST-MANDYA,KARNATAKA-571420,DIST-MANDYA,KARNATAKA-571421. It serves the Halagur 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 CBIN0280857 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 BRANCH of Central Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CBIN0280857 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 CBIN0280857 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 Branch branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CBIN0280857 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 CBIN0280857

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 CBIN0280857 across all three.

How to use IFSC CBIN0280857 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Central Bank of India's BRANCH 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 CBIN0280857.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Central Bank of India and the branch as BRANCH.
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 BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Central Bank of India's BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CBIN0280857 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Central Bank of India BRANCH (IFSC CBIN0280857)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CBIN0280857 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BRANCH branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Branch

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 CBIN0280857:

• 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 BRANCH is still linked to IFSC CBIN0280857.

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 CBIN0280857

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 – BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC CBIN0280857. 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 CBIN0280857 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Branch branch is mapped to IFSC CBIN0280857 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 CBIN0280857.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Branch 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 CBIN0280857

Online banking and IFSC CBIN0280857

Central Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BRANCH 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 CBIN0280857 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.

How to reach the Branch branch

The branch is located at P.O. MALAVALLI, HALAGUR, DIST-MANDYA,KARNATAKA-571420,DIST-MANDYA,KARNATAKA-571421, which puts it inside Halagur, the broader Mandya district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Central Bank of India Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CBIN0280857 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 CBIN0280857 and your account number.

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 – BRANCH:

• The IFSC is exactly CBIN0280857 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 BRANCH 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Branch 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 CBIN0280857 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC CBIN0280857 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 CBIN0280857 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CBIN0280857 is the IFSC code of Central Bank of India, BRANCH branch, in HALAGUR, KARNATAKA. 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.