IFSC Code of Central Bank of India, Sahebganj, Dist. Muzaffarpur Branch, Bihar

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Central Bank of India's SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR branch in SAHEBGANJ, BIHAR. The branch's IFSC code CBIN0280026 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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 SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR branch, the IFSC CBIN0280026 breaks down as follows: CBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 280026 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Central Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Sahebganj, Dist. Muzaffarpur branch — IFSC CBIN0280026 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Sahebganj, Bihar.

About this branch

The branch is located at P.O. KURNOWL,DIST-MUZAFFARPUR,BIHAR-813125. It serves the Sahebganj 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 CBIN0280026 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR branch came to be assigned the code CBIN0280026.

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 CBIN0280026, money simply cannot be routed to the SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Sahebganj, Dist. Muzaffarpur branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CBIN0280026 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 CBIN0280026

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 CBIN0280026 across all three.

How to use IFSC CBIN0280026 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Central Bank of India's SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR 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 CBIN0280026.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Central Bank of India and the branch as SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR.
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 SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Central Bank of India's SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CBIN0280026 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Central Bank of India – SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR, use IMPS. With IFSC CBIN0280026 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 Sahebganj, Dist. Muzaffarpur

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 CBIN0280026:

• 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 SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR is still linked to IFSC CBIN0280026.

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 CBIN0280026

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 – SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR is still mapped to IFSC CBIN0280026. 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 CBIN0280026 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Sahebganj, Dist. Muzaffarpur branch is mapped to IFSC CBIN0280026 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 CBIN0280026.

Banking services available

The Sahebganj, Dist. Muzaffarpur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 22-22612008.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC CBIN0280026

Online banking and IFSC CBIN0280026

Central Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR 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 CBIN0280026 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.

Reaching the branch

The Sahebganj, Dist. Muzaffarpur branch sits at P.O. KURNOWL,DIST-MUZAFFARPUR,BIHAR-813125. If you are travelling from outside Sahebganj, 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 CBIN0280026 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 – SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR:

• The IFSC is exactly CBIN0280026 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 SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR 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 Sahebganj, Dist. Muzaffarpur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CBIN0280026, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CBIN0280026 for Central Bank of India – SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR, 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

Final notes

To recap: CBIN0280026 is the IFSC code of Central Bank of India, SAHEBGANJ, DIST. MUZAFFARPUR branch, in SAHEBGANJ, BIHAR. 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.