IFSC Code of Central Bank of India, Sarayan Branch, Uttar Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Central Bank of India's SARAYAN branch in SARAYAN, UTTAR PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code CBIN0282983 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.

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, CBIN0282983 is the IFSC of Central Bank of India's SARAYAN branch. The format is fixed: CBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 282983 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Central Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Sarayan branch — IFSC CBIN0282983 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Sarayan, Uttar Pradesh.

Branch details at a glance

About the Sarayan branch

The Sarayan branch of Central Bank of India is situated at AT CHAPIA CHAURAHA,P.O. BHINGARI BAZAR,DIST DEORIA,UTTAR PRADESH 27470. 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 CBIN0282983 is used.

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 SARAYAN of Central Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CBIN0282983 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 CBIN0282983 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Sarayan branch is mapped to IFSC CBIN0282983 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 CBIN0282983.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Sarayan 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 CBIN0282983

How to transfer money using IFSC CBIN0282983

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 CBIN0282983 across all three.

NEFT to Central Bank of India, SARAYAN using IFSC CBIN0282983

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 CBIN0282983, and confirm that the system picks up Central Bank of India – SARAYAN. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SARAYAN

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Central Bank of India's SARAYAN branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CBIN0282983 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Central Bank of India SARAYAN (IFSC CBIN0282983)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CBIN0282983 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SARAYAN branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Sarayan

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 CBIN0282983:

• 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 SARAYAN is still linked to IFSC CBIN0282983.

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.

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 SARAYAN branch, the IFSC CBIN0282983 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Sarayan branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC CBIN0282983 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Sarayan branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CBIN0282983 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CBIN0282983

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 – SARAYAN, 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: CBIN0282983.
• 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.

How to reach the Sarayan branch

The branch is located at AT CHAPIA CHAURAHA,P.O. BHINGARI BAZAR,DIST DEORIA,UTTAR PRADESH 27470, which puts it inside Sarayan, the broader Deoria district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Central Bank of India Sarayan branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CBIN0282983 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 CBIN0282983 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CBIN0282983 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 CBIN0282983 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 Sarayan branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CBIN0282983, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: CBIN0282983 is the IFSC code of Central Bank of India, SARAYAN branch, in SARAYAN, UTTAR 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.