IFSC Code of Central Bank of India, Harpur Belwa Branch, Bihar

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Central Bank of India, HARPUR BELWA branch in HARPUR BELWA. The 11-digit IFSC CBIN0282449 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 HARPUR BELWA 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, CBIN0282449 is the IFSC of Central Bank of India's HARPUR BELWA branch. The format is fixed: CBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 282449 = branch identifier.

About Central Bank of India

Central Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Harpur Belwa branch in Harpur Belwa. 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, CBIN0282449.

Harpur Belwa branch overview

Located at P.O. HARPUR BELWA, OLD STAND MAHUA, DIST- VAISHALI, BIHAR-844126. TEL NO- 06227-234526., the Harpur Belwa branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CBIN0282449 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how Central Bank of India's HARPUR BELWA branch came to be assigned the code CBIN0282449.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC CBIN0282449, money simply cannot be routed to the HARPUR BELWA branch electronically.

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 CBIN0282449 and the account number together uniquely identify the Harpur Belwa branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CBIN0282449

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 CBIN0282449 across all three.

How to use IFSC CBIN0282449 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Central Bank of India's HARPUR BELWA 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 CBIN0282449.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Central Bank of India and the branch as HARPUR BELWA.
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 HARPUR BELWA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Central Bank of India's HARPUR BELWA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CBIN0282449 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Central Bank of India HARPUR BELWA (IFSC CBIN0282449)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CBIN0282449 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the HARPUR BELWA branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CBIN0282449 for Central Bank of India – HARPUR BELWA, 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 Harpur Belwa 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.

UPI payments and IFSC CBIN0282449

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 – HARPUR BELWA is still mapped to IFSC CBIN0282449. 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 CBIN0282449 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Harpur Belwa branch is mapped to IFSC CBIN0282449 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 CBIN0282449.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Harpur Belwa 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 CBIN0282449

Online banking and IFSC CBIN0282449

Central Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the HARPUR BELWA 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 CBIN0282449 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 Harpur Belwa branch

The branch is located at P.O. HARPUR BELWA, OLD STAND MAHUA, DIST- VAISHALI, BIHAR-844126. TEL NO- 06227-234526., which puts it inside Harpur Belwa, the broader Vaishali district, and the state of Bihar. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Central Bank of India Harpur Belwa branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CBIN0282449 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 CBIN0282449 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 – HARPUR BELWA:

• The IFSC is exactly CBIN0282449 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 HARPUR BELWA 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.

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 Harpur Belwa branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CBIN0282449, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CBIN0282449 for Central Bank of India – HARPUR BELWA, 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

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CBIN0282449 belongs to Central Bank of India's HARPUR BELWA branch, located at P.O. HARPUR BELWA, OLD STAND MAHUA, DIST- VAISHALI, BIHAR-844126. TEL NO-… in HARPUR BELWA, BIHAR. 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.