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title: "Core Banking Solution (CBS): Meaning & Role | Model Diplomat"
description: "Core Banking Solution (CBS) is centralized software allowing customers to access accounts from any branch, crucial for financial inclusion and UPSC GS3."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- Core Banking Solution is centralized banking software that lets a customer access and transact on an account from any branch of the bank, processing records on a single networked database.
- How does CBS differ from internet banking or UPI?
- Why was CBS critical to financial inclusion in India?
- What are the main operational risks of centralized CBS?
- Which CBS platforms do Indian banks use?

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Core Banking Solution is centralized banking software that lets a customer access and transact on an account from any branch of the bank, processing records on a single networked database.

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