Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Central Bank of India's BRANCH branch in TAKHATPUR, CHHATTISGARH. The branch's IFSC code CBIN0280795 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 BRANCH branch, the IFSC CBIN0280795 breaks down as follows: CBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 280795 identifies this particular branch.
About Central Bank of India
Central Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Branch branch in Takhatpur. 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, CBIN0280795.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Central Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Branch |
| IFSC Code | CBIN0280795 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | MAIN ROAD, P.O. TAKHATPUR,DIST-BILASPUR,CHHATTISGARH-495330 |
| City | Takhatpur |
| District | Bilaspur |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| STD Code | 22 |
| Phone | 22612008 |
About the Branch branch
The Branch branch of Central Bank of India is situated at MAIN ROAD, P.O. TAKHATPUR,DIST-BILASPUR,CHHATTISGARH-495330. 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 CBIN0280795 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 BRANCH branch came to be assigned the code CBIN0280795.
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 CBIN0280795, money simply cannot be routed to the BRANCH branch electronically.
Account types you can open at the Branch branch
Once you have an account at Central Bank of India – BRANCH, the IFSC CBIN0280795 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 Branch 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 CBIN0280795
How to transfer money using IFSC CBIN0280795
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 CBIN0280795 across all three.
How to use IFSC CBIN0280795 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Central Bank of India's BRANCH 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CBIN0280795.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Central Bank of India and the branch as BRANCH.
- 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 BRANCH
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Central Bank of India's BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CBIN0280795 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Central Bank of India BRANCH (IFSC CBIN0280795)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CBIN0280795 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BRANCH branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Branch
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 CBIN0280795:
- 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 BRANCH is still linked to IFSC CBIN0280795.
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 BRANCH branch, the IFSC CBIN0280795 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 CBIN0280795
Central Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BRANCH 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 CBIN0280795 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 CBIN0280795 and the account number together uniquely identify the Branch branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CBIN0280795
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 – BRANCH, 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:
CBIN0280795. - 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 Branch branch
The branch is located at MAIN ROAD, P.O. TAKHATPUR,DIST-BILASPUR,CHHATTISGARH-495330, which puts it inside Takhatpur, the broader Bilaspur district, and the state of Chhattisgarh. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Central Bank of India Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CBIN0280795 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 22-22612008 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 CBIN0280795 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC CBIN0280795 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 CBIN0280795 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 Branch 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 CBIN0280795 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Central Bank of IndiaBranch Branch
MAIN ROAD, P.O. TAKHATPUR,DIST-BILASPUR,CHHATTISGARH-495330
Takhatpur, Chhattisgarh
Phone: 22-22612008
IFSC: CBIN0280795
Frequently asked questions
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CBIN0280795 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Central Bank of India – Branch reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC CBIN0280795 the same for all accounts at Branch branch?
Yes. The IFSC CBIN0280795 is shared by every account held at Central Bank of India's Branch branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How do I add Central Bank of India Branch as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CBIN0280795, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Does Central Bank of India Branch branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 22-22612008 to confirm.
Can I use IFSC CBIN0280795 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CBIN0280795 to send funds instantly.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Branch branch but serve different purposes.
What is the phone number of Central Bank of India Branch branch?
You can reach the branch at 22-22612008 during regular banking hours.
Where is Central Bank of India Branch branch located?
Central Bank of India's Branch branch is located at MAIN ROAD, P.O. TAKHATPUR,DIST-BILASPUR,CHHATTISGARH-495330, Takhatpur, Chhattisgarh.
Final notes
To recap: CBIN0280795 is the IFSC code of Central Bank of India, BRANCH branch, in TAKHATPUR, CHHATTISGARH. 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.


