Canara Bank (Canara) IFSC Code — Complete Guide
Canara Bank is one of India's largest nationalised banks, founded in 1906 in Mangalore by Ammembal Subba Rao Pai. After the merger with Syndicate Bank in 2020, Canara Bank became even larger with 10,000+ branches. Headquartered in Bengaluru, it is particularly strong in southern India but has a nationwide presence.
How to Find Canara IFSC Code
- Use the search tool above — select state, district and branch
- Check your Canara cheque book — IFSC printed at top of every leaf
- Open your Canara passbook — front page shows IFSC code
- Log in to Canara net banking → Account Details
Using Canara IFSC for Transfers
- NEFT: Enter IFSC when adding beneficiary. Settled in 30 minutes.
- RTGS: For transfers above ₹2 lakh. Settled in real time.
- IMPS: 24×7 instant transfers up to ₹5 lakh.
- International: Use SWIFT code CNRBINBB (not IFSC) for overseas transfers.
NEFT, RTGS and IMPS Timings
- NEFT: Available 24×7 including weekends and holidays. Funds transferred in 30-minute settlement batches.
- RTGS: Available 24×7. Minimum transfer ₹2 lakh. Settlement is real-time and immediate.
- IMPS: Available 24×7 all 365 days. Maximum ₹5 lakh per transaction. Instant credit.
How IFSC Code Works in a Bank Transfer
When you initiate a fund transfer, you provide the beneficiary's account number and IFSC code. The payment system uses the IFSC to route the transaction to the correct bank branch. The first 4 characters identify the bank; the last 6 identify the branch. RBI's National Clearing Cell processes the transaction and credits the beneficiary's account.
IFSC Code vs Account Number
Your account number uniquely identifies your individual bank account. The IFSC code identifies the specific branch where that account is held. Both are needed together for online fund transfers — the account number tells where to credit, the IFSC tells which branch to route to.