IFSC Code of Central Bank of India, Seepat Branch, Chattisgarh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Central Bank of India's SEEPAT branch in SIPAT, CHATTISGARH. The branch's IFSC code CBIN0284203 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 SEEPAT branch, the IFSC CBIN0284203 breaks down as follows: CBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 284203 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 Seepat branch — IFSC CBIN0284203 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Sipat, Chattisgarh.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA,UJJAL NAGAR,NTPC NAWADIH CHOWK,SEEPAT,DIST BILASPUR,CHHATISGARH 495555 07752 MR. A.K.MADAN 9584469567. It serves the Sipat 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 CBIN0284203 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 SEEPAT of Central Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CBIN0284203 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 CBIN0284203 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 Seepat branch is mapped to IFSC CBIN0284203 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 CBIN0284203.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Seepat 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 CBIN0284203

How to transfer money using IFSC CBIN0284203

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 CBIN0284203 across all three.

How to use IFSC CBIN0284203 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Central Bank of India's SEEPAT 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 CBIN0284203.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Central Bank of India and the branch as SEEPAT.
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 SEEPAT

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Central Bank of India's SEEPAT branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CBIN0284203 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 – SEEPAT, use IMPS. With IFSC CBIN0284203 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CBIN0284203 for Central Bank of India – SEEPAT, 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 Seepat 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 SEEPAT branch, the IFSC CBIN0284203 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 CBIN0284203

Central Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SEEPAT 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 CBIN0284203 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 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 CBIN0284203 and the account number together uniquely identify the Seepat branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

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 – SEEPAT:

• The IFSC is exactly CBIN0284203 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 SEEPAT 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 Seepat branch

The branch is located at CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA,UJJAL NAGAR,NTPC NAWADIH CHOWK,SEEPAT,DIST BILASPUR,CHHATISGARH 495555 07752 MR. A.K.MADAN 9584469567, which puts it inside Sipat, the broader Bilaspur district, and the state of Chattisgarh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Central Bank of India Seepat branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CBIN0284203 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 CBIN0284203 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CBIN0284203 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 CBIN0284203 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 Seepat branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CBIN0284203, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CBIN0284203 is the IFSC code of Central Bank of India, SEEPAT branch, in SIPAT, CHATTISGARH. 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.