IFSC Code of Central Bank of India, Karakbel Branch, Madhya Pradesh

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Central Bank of India, KARAKBEL branch in KARAKBEL, MADHYA PRADESH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CBIN0281524. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the KARAKBEL branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CBIN0281524 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Central Bank of India's KARAKBEL branch, the IFSC CBIN0281524 breaks down as follows: CBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 281524 identifies this particular branch.

About Central Bank of India

Central Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Karakbel branch in Karakbel. 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, CBIN0281524.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at MAIN ROAD, KARKABEL, TEHSIL - GOTEGAON, DIST- NARSINGPUR, MADHYA PRADESH-487114. It serves the Karakbel 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 CBIN0281524 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 KARAKBEL of Central Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CBIN0281524 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 CBIN0281524 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 Karakbel branch

Once you have an account at Central Bank of India – KARAKBEL, the IFSC CBIN0281524 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Karakbel 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 CBIN0281524

How to transfer money using IFSC CBIN0281524

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 CBIN0281524 across all three.

NEFT to Central Bank of India, KARAKBEL using IFSC CBIN0281524

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC CBIN0281524, and confirm that the system picks up Central Bank of India – KARAKBEL. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KARAKBEL

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Central Bank of India's KARAKBEL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CBIN0281524 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Central Bank of India KARAKBEL (IFSC CBIN0281524)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CBIN0281524 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KARAKBEL branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CBIN0281524 for Central Bank of India – KARAKBEL, 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 Karakbel 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 KARAKBEL branch, the IFSC CBIN0281524 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.

Online banking and IFSC CBIN0281524

Central Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KARAKBEL 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 CBIN0281524 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 Karakbel branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CBIN0281524 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 – KARAKBEL:

• The IFSC is exactly CBIN0281524 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 KARAKBEL 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.

How to reach the Karakbel branch

The branch is located at MAIN ROAD, KARKABEL, TEHSIL - GOTEGAON, DIST- NARSINGPUR, MADHYA PRADESH-487114, which puts it inside Karakbel, the broader Narsimhapur district, and the state of Madhya Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Central Bank of India Karakbel branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CBIN0281524 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 CBIN0281524 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CBIN0281524 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 CBIN0281524 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 Karakbel branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CBIN0281524, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: CBIN0281524 is the IFSC code of Central Bank of India, KARAKBEL branch, in KARAKBEL, MADHYA 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.