It is a goverment bank and one of the oldest and largest commercial banks in india . It was established on 21 december 1911 . Central Bank of India( cbi) is a great bank . Itbprovides with various schemes that are useful . Facilities and service given are very good . Interest rate on fixed deposit is greater than most others . For student zero balance is also allowed . I am customer of this bank more than 7 years . I trust this bank very much .