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

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, SANKARA branch in SANKARA. The 11-digit IFSC CRGB0000210 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 SANKARA 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 – SANKARA is CRGB0000210. The first four letters CRGB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000210 map to this branch in SANKARA, CHHATTISGARH.

Branch details at a glance

About Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank

Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Sankara branch in Sankara. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, CRGB0000210.

About the Sankara branch

The Sankara branch of Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank is situated at AT & POST SANKRA TEH-PITHORA 492112. 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 CRGB0000210 is used.

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 SANKARA branch came to be assigned the code CRGB0000210.

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 CRGB0000210, money simply cannot be routed to the SANKARA branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC CRGB0000210

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 CRGB0000210 across all three.

NEFT to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank, SANKARA using IFSC CRGB0000210

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 CRGB0000210, and confirm that the system picks up Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – SANKARA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC CRGB0000210

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 – SANKARA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CRGB0000210 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank SANKARA (IFSC CRGB0000210)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CRGB0000210 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SANKARA branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CRGB0000210 for Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – SANKARA, 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 Sankara 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 SANKARA branch, the IFSC CRGB0000210 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 Sankara branch is mapped to IFSC CRGB0000210 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 CRGB0000210.

Banking services available

The Sankara branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 6232032061.

• 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 CRGB0000210

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 CRGB0000210 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sankara branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Sankara 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 CRGB0000210 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.

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 – SANKARA:

• The IFSC is exactly CRGB0000210 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 SANKARA 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 Sankara branch sits at AT & POST SANKRA TEH-PITHORA 492112. If you are travelling from outside Sankara, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 6232032061 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 CRGB0000210 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CRGB0000210 for Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank – SANKARA, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Sankara 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 CRGB0000210 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CRGB0000210 belongs to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gramin Bank's SANKARA branch, located at AT & POST SANKRA TEH-PITHORA 492112 in SANKARA, 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.