IFSC Code of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, Amlidih Branch, Chhattisgarh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's AMLIDIH branch in AMLIDIH, CHHATTISGARH. The branch's IFSC code CRGB0000157 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, CRGB0000157 is the IFSC of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's AMLIDIH branch. The format is fixed: CRGB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000157 = branch identifier.

About the bank

Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Amlidih branch in Amlidih, Chhattisgarh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CRGB0000157 for all electronic settlement.

About the Amlidih branch

The Amlidih branch of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank is situated at HOUSE NO. C2/2 MAIN ROAD AMLIDIH RAIPUR RAVI 492006. 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 CRGB0000157 is used.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank 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 AMLIDIH of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CRGB0000157 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 CRGB0000157 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Amlidih branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CRGB0000157 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 CRGB0000157

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 CRGB0000157 across all three.

NEFT to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, AMLIDIH using IFSC CRGB0000157

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 CRGB0000157, and confirm that the system picks up Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – AMLIDIH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC CRGB0000157

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – AMLIDIH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CRGB0000157 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank AMLIDIH (IFSC CRGB0000157)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CRGB0000157 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the AMLIDIH branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CRGB0000157 for Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – AMLIDIH, 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 Amlidih 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.

UPI payments and IFSC CRGB0000157

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 Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – AMLIDIH is still mapped to IFSC CRGB0000157. 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 CRGB0000157 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Amlidih branch

Once you have an account at Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – AMLIDIH, the IFSC CRGB0000157 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 Amlidih branch can access most of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank'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 CRGB0000157

Online banking and IFSC CRGB0000157

Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the AMLIDIH 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 CRGB0000157 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 Amlidih branch sits at HOUSE NO. C2/2 MAIN ROAD AMLIDIH RAIPUR RAVI 492006. If you are travelling from outside Amlidih, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 6232032047 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 CRGB0000157 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CRGB0000157

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 Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – AMLIDIH, 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: CRGB0000157.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Amlidih 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 CRGB0000157 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC CRGB0000157 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 CRGB0000157 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 6232032047.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CRGB0000157 is the IFSC code of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, AMLIDIH branch, in AMLIDIH, 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.