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

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, CHANDKHURI branch in CHANDKHURI, CHHATTISGARH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CRGB0000168. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the CHANDKHURI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CRGB0000168 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

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, CRGB0000168 is the IFSC of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's CHANDKHURI branch. The format is fixed: CRGB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000168 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Chandkhuri branch — IFSC CRGB0000168 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chandkhuri, Chhattisgarh.

About this branch

The branch is located at RADHA KRISHNA COMPLEX MANDIR HASAUD CHANDKHURI FARM ROAD, BLOCK - ARANG, DISTT. - RAIPUR, C.G. 492101. It serves the Chandkhuri region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank. The IFSC CRGB0000168 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 CHANDKHURI of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CRGB0000168 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 CRGB0000168 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC CRGB0000168 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chandkhuri branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CRGB0000168

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 CRGB0000168 across all three.

NEFT to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, CHANDKHURI using IFSC CRGB0000168

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 CRGB0000168, and confirm that the system picks up Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – CHANDKHURI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC CRGB0000168

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 – CHANDKHURI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CRGB0000168 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank CHANDKHURI (IFSC CRGB0000168)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CRGB0000168 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHANDKHURI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Chandkhuri

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 CRGB0000168:

• 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 CHANDKHURI is still linked to IFSC CRGB0000168.

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 Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's CHANDKHURI branch, the IFSC CRGB0000168 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.

Account types you can open at the Chandkhuri branch

Once you have an account at Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – CHANDKHURI, the IFSC CRGB0000168 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 Chandkhuri 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 CRGB0000168

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Chandkhuri 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 CRGB0000168 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.

Reaching the branch

The Chandkhuri branch sits at RADHA KRISHNA COMPLEX MANDIR HASAUD CHANDKHURI FARM ROAD, BLOCK - ARANG, DISTT. - RAIPUR, C.G. 492101. If you are travelling from outside Chandkhuri, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 0 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 CRGB0000168 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CRGB0000168

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 – CHANDKHURI, 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: CRGB0000168.
• 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 Chandkhuri 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 CRGB0000168 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CRGB0000168 for Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – CHANDKHURI, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CRGB0000168 is the IFSC code of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, CHANDKHURI branch, in CHANDKHURI, 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.