IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Zonal Inspectorate Bengaluru Branch, Karnataka

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Canara Bank, ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU branch in BENGALURU, KARNATAKA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CNRB0008901. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CNRB0008901 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Canara Bank – ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU is CNRB0008901. The first four letters CNRB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 008901 map to this branch in BENGALURU, KARNATAKA.

Bank profile

Canara Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Zonal Inspectorate Bengaluru branch — IFSC CNRB0008901 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Bengaluru, Karnataka.

About this branch

The branch is located at 86,SPENCER TOWER,5TH FLOOR,M G ROAD BANGALORE 560 001. It serves the Bengaluru region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Canara Bank. The IFSC CNRB0008901 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how Canara Bank's ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0008901.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC CNRB0008901, money simply cannot be routed to the ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU branch electronically.

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 CNRB0008901 and the account number together uniquely identify the Zonal Inspectorate Bengaluru branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0008901

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 CNRB0008901 across all three.

NEFT to Canara Bank, ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU using IFSC CNRB0008901

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 CNRB0008901, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0008901 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Canara Bank ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU (IFSC CNRB0008901)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0008901 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0008901 for Canara Bank – ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU, 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 Zonal Inspectorate Bengaluru 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 CNRB0008901

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 – ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0008901. 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 CNRB0008901 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Zonal Inspectorate Bengaluru branch

Once you have an account at Canara Bank – ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU, the IFSC CNRB0008901 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 Zonal Inspectorate Bengaluru branch can access most of Canara 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 CNRB0008901

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Zonal Inspectorate Bengaluru 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 CNRB0008901 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.

Reaching the branch

The Zonal Inspectorate Bengaluru branch sits at 86,SPENCER TOWER,5TH FLOOR,M G ROAD BANGALORE 560 001. If you are travelling from outside Bengaluru, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 80-25586171 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC CNRB0008901 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CNRB0008901

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Canara Bank – ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: CNRB0008901.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

Branch banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Zonal Inspectorate Bengaluru branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CNRB0008901, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0008901 for Canara Bank – ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CNRB0008901 belongs to Canara Bank's ZONAL INSPECTORATE BENGALURU branch, located at 86,SPENCER TOWER,5TH FLOOR,M G ROAD BANGALORE 560 001 in BENGALURU, KARNATAKA. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.