IFSC Code of Central Bank of India, West Chirimiri Colliery Branch, Chhattisgarh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Central Bank of India's WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY branch in W.JHAGARAKHAND COLLIERY, CHHATTISGARH. The branch's IFSC code CBIN0281874 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.

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 – WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY is CBIN0281874. The first four letters CBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 281874 map to this branch in W.JHAGARAKHAND COLLIERY, CHHATTISGARH.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Central Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The West Chirimiri Colliery branch — IFSC CBIN0281874 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around W.Jhagarakhand Colliery, Chhattisgarh.

About this branch

The branch is located at AT & POST WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY,DIST-KOREA,CHHATTISGARH-497773. It serves the W.Jhagarakhand Colliery 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 CBIN0281874 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 WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY of Central Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CBIN0281874 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 CBIN0281874 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 CBIN0281874

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 CBIN0281874 across all three.

NEFT to Central Bank of India, WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY using IFSC CBIN0281874

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 CBIN0281874, and confirm that the system picks up Central Bank of India – WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Central Bank of India's WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CBIN0281874 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Central Bank of India WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY (IFSC CBIN0281874)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CBIN0281874 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to West Chirimiri Colliery

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 CBIN0281874:

• 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 WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY is still linked to IFSC CBIN0281874.

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 CBIN0281874

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 – WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY is still mapped to IFSC CBIN0281874. 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 CBIN0281874 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the West Chirimiri Colliery branch is mapped to IFSC CBIN0281874 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 CBIN0281874.

Banking services available

The West Chirimiri Colliery 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 CBIN0281874

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the West Chirimiri Colliery branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CBIN0281874 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC CBIN0281874

Central Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY 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 CBIN0281874 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 – WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY:

• The IFSC is exactly CBIN0281874 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 WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY 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.

Reaching the branch

The West Chirimiri Colliery branch sits at AT & POST WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY,DIST-KOREA,CHHATTISGARH-497773. If you are travelling from outside W.Jhagarakhand Colliery, 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 CBIN0281874 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CBIN0281874 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 CBIN0281874 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 West Chirimiri Colliery branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CBIN0281874, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CBIN0281874 belongs to Central Bank of India's WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY branch, located at AT & POST WEST CHIRIMIRI COLLIERY,DIST-KOREA,CHHATTISGARH-497773 in W.JHAGARAKHAND COLLIERY, CHHATTISGARH. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.