IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Avenue Road, Bangalore Branch, Karnataka

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's AVENUE ROAD, BANGALORE branch in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0000402 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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 Canara Bank's AVENUE ROAD, BANGALORE branch, the IFSC CNRB0000402 breaks down as follows: CNRB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000402 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Canara Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Avenue Road, Bangalore branch in Bangalore, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CNRB0000402 for all electronic settlement.

Avenue Road, Bangalore branch overview

Located at P B NO 6588, 102, 103, 104-110, AVENUE PLAZA, AVENUE ROAD, BANGALROE - 560002, the Avenue Road, Bangalore branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CNRB0000402 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Why every Canara 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 AVENUE ROAD, BANGALORE of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0000402 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 CNRB0000402 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 CNRB0000402

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 CNRB0000402 across all three.

How to use IFSC CNRB0000402 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's AVENUE ROAD, BANGALORE branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CNRB0000402.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as AVENUE ROAD, BANGALORE.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to AVENUE ROAD, BANGALORE

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's AVENUE ROAD, BANGALORE branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0000402 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Canara Bank – AVENUE ROAD, BANGALORE, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0000402 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0000402 for Canara Bank – AVENUE ROAD, BANGALORE, 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 Avenue Road, Bangalore 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.

UPI payments and IFSC CNRB0000402

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 Canara Bank – AVENUE ROAD, BANGALORE is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0000402. 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 CNRB0000402 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Avenue Road, Bangalore branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0000402 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Canara 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 CNRB0000402.

Banking services available

The Avenue Road, Bangalore branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 80-2212368.

• 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 CNRB0000402

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Canara Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC CNRB0000402 and the account number together uniquely identify the Avenue Road, Bangalore 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 Avenue Road, Bangalore 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 CNRB0000402 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 Canara Bank – AVENUE ROAD, BANGALORE:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0000402 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Canara Bank as the bank name and AVENUE ROAD, BANGALORE 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 Avenue Road, Bangalore branch

The branch is located at P B NO 6588, 102, 103, 104-110, AVENUE PLAZA, AVENUE ROAD, BANGALROE - 560002, which puts it inside Bangalore, the broader Bangalore Urban district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Canara Bank Avenue Road, Bangalore branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CNRB0000402 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 80-2212368 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 CNRB0000402 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CNRB0000402 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 CNRB0000402 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 80-2212368.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Avenue Road, Bangalore 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 CNRB0000402 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CNRB0000402 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, AVENUE ROAD, BANGALORE branch, in BANGALORE, KARNATAKA. 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.