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

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, GENDATOLA branch in GENDATOLA. The 11-digit IFSC CRGB0008218 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank at the GENDATOLA location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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 Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – GENDATOLA is CRGB0008218. The first four letters CRGB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 008218 map to this branch in GENDATOLA, CHHATTISGARH.

Branch details at a glance

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 Gendatola branch in Gendatola, Chhattisgarh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CRGB0008218 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at VILLAGE & PO - GENDATOLA BLOCK - CHHURIYA DISTT - RAJNANDGAON 491558. It serves the Gendatola 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 CRGB0008218 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's GENDATOLA branch came to be assigned the code CRGB0008218.

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 CRGB0008218, money simply cannot be routed to the GENDATOLA branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC CRGB0008218

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 CRGB0008218 across all three.

How to use IFSC CRGB0008218 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's GENDATOLA 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 CRGB0008218.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank and the branch as GENDATOLA.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC CRGB0008218

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 – GENDATOLA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CRGB0008218 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – GENDATOLA, use IMPS. With IFSC CRGB0008218 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Gendatola

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 CRGB0008218:

• 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 GENDATOLA is still linked to IFSC CRGB0008218.

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 CRGB0008218

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 – GENDATOLA is still mapped to IFSC CRGB0008218. 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 CRGB0008218 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Gendatola branch

Once you have an account at Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – GENDATOLA, the IFSC CRGB0008218 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 Gendatola 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 CRGB0008218

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 CRGB0008218 and the account number together uniquely identify the Gendatola branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC CRGB0008218

Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the GENDATOLA 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 CRGB0008218 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 Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – GENDATOLA:

• The IFSC is exactly CRGB0008218 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank as the bank name and GENDATOLA 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 Gendatola branch

The branch is located at VILLAGE & PO - GENDATOLA BLOCK - CHHURIYA DISTT - RAJNANDGAON 491558, which puts it inside Gendatola, the broader Rajnandgaon district, and the state of Chhattisgarh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank Gendatola branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CRGB0008218 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 6232032218 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 CRGB0008218 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CRGB0008218 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 CRGB0008218 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 6232032218.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Gendatola 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 CRGB0008218 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CRGB0008218 is the IFSC code of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, GENDATOLA branch, in GENDATOLA, 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.