IFSC Code of Central Bank of India, Pandharkawda Branch, Maharashtra

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Central Bank of India, PANDHARKAWDA branch in PANDHARKAODA, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CBIN0282988. 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 PANDHARKAWDA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CBIN0282988 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.

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 – PANDHARKAWDA is CBIN0282988. The first four letters CBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 282988 map to this branch in PANDHARKAODA, MAHARASHTRA.

Branch details at a glance

About Central Bank of India

Central Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Pandharkawda branch in Pandharkaoda. 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, CBIN0282988.

Pandharkawda branch overview

Located at EKDANT COMPLEX,OLD S.T.STAND,AT & POST PANDHARKAWDA,AKHADA ROAD,TAL.KELAPUR,DIST YEOTMAL,MAHARASHTRA, the Pandharkawda branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CBIN0282988 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 PANDHARKAWDA of Central Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CBIN0282988 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 CBIN0282988 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC CBIN0282988

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 CBIN0282988 across all three.

How to use IFSC CBIN0282988 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Central Bank of India's PANDHARKAWDA 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 CBIN0282988.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Central Bank of India and the branch as PANDHARKAWDA.
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 CBIN0282988

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 – PANDHARKAWDA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CBIN0282988 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Central Bank of India PANDHARKAWDA (IFSC CBIN0282988)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CBIN0282988 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PANDHARKAWDA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Pandharkawda

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 CBIN0282988:

• 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 PANDHARKAWDA is still linked to IFSC CBIN0282988.

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 CBIN0282988

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 – PANDHARKAWDA is still mapped to IFSC CBIN0282988. 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 CBIN0282988 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Pandharkawda branch

Once you have an account at Central Bank of India – PANDHARKAWDA, the IFSC CBIN0282988 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 Pandharkawda 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 CBIN0282988

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 CBIN0282988 and the account number together uniquely identify the Pandharkawda branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC CBIN0282988

Central Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PANDHARKAWDA 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 CBIN0282988 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.

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 – PANDHARKAWDA:

• The IFSC is exactly CBIN0282988 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 PANDHARKAWDA 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 Pandharkawda branch

The branch is located at EKDANT COMPLEX,OLD S.T.STAND,AT & POST PANDHARKAWDA,AKHADA ROAD,TAL.KELAPUR,DIST YEOTMAL,MAHARASHTRA, which puts it inside Pandharkaoda, the broader Yavatmal district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Central Bank of India Pandharkawda branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CBIN0282988 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 CBIN0282988 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CBIN0282988 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 CBIN0282988 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Pandharkawda 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 CBIN0282988 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CBIN0282988 is the IFSC code of Central Bank of India, PANDHARKAWDA branch, in PANDHARKAODA, MAHARASHTRA. 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.