IFSC Code of Indian Overseas Bank, Central Power Research Instit Branch, Madhya Pradesh

Below are the complete branch details for Indian Overseas Bank, CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTIT branch, located in BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is IOBA0002171. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case IOBA0002171 for Indian Overseas Bank – CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTIT — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Indian Overseas Bank's CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTIT branch, the IFSC IOBA0002171 breaks down as follows: IOBA identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 002171 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Indian Overseas Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Central Power Research Instit branch in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code IOBA0002171 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE,GOVINDAPURA P.O.,BHOPAL,PIN 460023. It serves the Bhopal region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Indian Overseas Bank. The IFSC IOBA0002171 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every Indian Overseas 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 CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTIT of Indian Overseas Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IOBA0002171 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 IOBA0002171 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC IOBA0002171

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 IOBA0002171 across all three.

NEFT to Indian Overseas Bank, CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTIT using IFSC IOBA0002171

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 IOBA0002171, and confirm that the system picks up Indian Overseas Bank – CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTIT. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC IOBA0002171

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 Indian Overseas Bank – CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTIT, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IOBA0002171 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Indian Overseas Bank CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTIT (IFSC IOBA0002171)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IOBA0002171 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTIT branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Central Power Research Instit

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 IOBA0002171:

• 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 CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTIT is still linked to IFSC IOBA0002171.

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 IOBA0002171

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 Indian Overseas Bank – CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTIT is still mapped to IFSC IOBA0002171. 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 IOBA0002171 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Central Power Research Instit branch

Once you have an account at Indian Overseas Bank – CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTIT, the IFSC IOBA0002171 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 Central Power Research Instit branch can access most of Indian Overseas 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 IOBA0002171

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Central Power Research Instit branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IOBA0002171 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Central Power Research Instit 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 IOBA0002171 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 Indian Overseas Bank – CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTIT:

• The IFSC is exactly IOBA0002171 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Indian Overseas Bank as the bank name and CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTIT 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 Central Power Research Instit branch

The branch is located at CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTITUTE,GOVINDAPURA P.O.,BHOPAL,PIN 460023, which puts it inside Bhopal, the broader Bhopal district, and the state of Madhya Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Indian Overseas Bank Central Power Research Instit branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IOBA0002171 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 2781720 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 IOBA0002171 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC IOBA0002171 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 IOBA0002171 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 2781720.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Central Power Research Instit 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 IOBA0002171 continue to work without interruption.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IOBA0002171 is the IFSC code of Indian Overseas Bank, CENTRAL POWER RESEARCH INSTIT branch, in BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH. 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.