IFSC Code of Central Bank of India, Lichubagan Branch, Tripura

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Central Bank of India, LICHUBAGAN branch in KUNJAVAN. The 11-digit IFSC CBIN0282826 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 LICHUBAGAN 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 – LICHUBAGAN is CBIN0282826. The first four letters CBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 282826 map to this branch in KUNJAVAN, TRIPURA.

Branch details at a glance

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 Lichubagan branch in Kunjavan, Tripura is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CBIN0282826 for all electronic settlement.

About the Lichubagan branch

The Lichubagan branch of Central Bank of India is situated at PO KUNJABAN,DIST WEST TRIPURA,TRIPURA 799008. 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 CBIN0282826 is used.

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 LICHUBAGAN branch came to be assigned the code CBIN0282826.

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 CBIN0282826, money simply cannot be routed to the LICHUBAGAN branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC CBIN0282826

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 CBIN0282826 across all three.

How to use IFSC CBIN0282826 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Central Bank of India's LICHUBAGAN 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 CBIN0282826.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Central Bank of India and the branch as LICHUBAGAN.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC CBIN0282826

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Central Bank of India – LICHUBAGAN, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CBIN0282826 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Central Bank of India – LICHUBAGAN, use IMPS. With IFSC CBIN0282826 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Lichubagan

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 CBIN0282826:

• 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 LICHUBAGAN is still linked to IFSC CBIN0282826.

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 CBIN0282826

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 – LICHUBAGAN is still mapped to IFSC CBIN0282826. 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 CBIN0282826 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Lichubagan branch is mapped to IFSC CBIN0282826 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 CBIN0282826.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Lichubagan 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 CBIN0282826

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 CBIN0282826 and the account number together uniquely identify the Lichubagan branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC CBIN0282826

Central Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the LICHUBAGAN 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 CBIN0282826 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CBIN0282826

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 – LICHUBAGAN, 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: CBIN0282826.
• 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 Lichubagan branch sits at PO KUNJABAN,DIST WEST TRIPURA,TRIPURA 799008. If you are travelling from outside Kunjavan, 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 CBIN0282826 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CBIN0282826 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 CBIN0282826 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 Lichubagan branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CBIN0282826, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CBIN0282826 is the IFSC code of Central Bank of India, LICHUBAGAN branch, in KUNJAVAN, TRIPURA. 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.