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

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's KARELI branch in KARELI, CHHATTISGARH. The branch's IFSC code CRGB0000306 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, CRGB0000306 is the IFSC of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's KARELI branch. The format is fixed: CRGB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000306 = 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 Kareli branch in Kareli, Chhattisgarh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CRGB0000306 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at KARELI-BADI VIA RAJIM BLOCK MAGARLOD DIST. DHAMTARI 493662. It serves the Kareli 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 CRGB0000306 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 KARELI of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CRGB0000306 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 CRGB0000306 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 CRGB0000306 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kareli branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CRGB0000306

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 CRGB0000306 across all three.

How to use IFSC CRGB0000306 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's KARELI 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 CRGB0000306.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank and the branch as KARELI.
5. 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 KARELI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's KARELI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CRGB0000306 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank KARELI (IFSC CRGB0000306)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CRGB0000306 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KARELI branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CRGB0000306 for Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – KARELI, 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 Kareli 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.

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 KARELI branch, the IFSC CRGB0000306 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Kareli branch is mapped to IFSC CRGB0000306 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, 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 CRGB0000306.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Kareli 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 CRGB0000306

Online banking and IFSC CRGB0000306

Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KARELI 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 CRGB0000306 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.

How to reach the Kareli branch

The branch is located at KARELI-BADI VIA RAJIM BLOCK MAGARLOD DIST. DHAMTARI 493662, which puts it inside Kareli, the broader Dhamtari district, and the state of Chhattisgarh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank Kareli branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CRGB0000306 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 6232032306 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 CRGB0000306 and your account number.

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 – KARELI:

• The IFSC is exactly CRGB0000306 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 KARELI 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Kareli 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 CRGB0000306 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CRGB0000306 for Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – KARELI, 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.

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Final notes

To recap: CRGB0000306 is the IFSC code of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, KARELI branch, in KARELI, 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.