IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Airport Road, Bhopal Branch, Madhya Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's AIRPORT ROAD, BHOPAL branch in BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0003298 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.

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 – AIRPORT ROAD, BHOPAL is CNRB0003298. The first four letters CNRB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 003298 map to this branch in BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH.

Bank profile

Canara Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Airport Road, Bhopal branch — IFSC CNRB0003298 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

About this branch

The branch is located at CANARA BANK, A 66, VIJAY NAGAR, AIRPORT ROAD, LAL GHATI, BHOPAL-462 030 MP. It serves the Bhopal 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 CNRB0003298 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 AIRPORT ROAD, BHOPAL of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0003298 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 CNRB0003298 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Airport Road, Bhopal branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0003298 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0003298

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 CNRB0003298 across all three.

How to use IFSC CNRB0003298 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's AIRPORT ROAD, BHOPAL 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 CNRB0003298.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as AIRPORT ROAD, BHOPAL.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC CNRB0003298

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Canara Bank – AIRPORT ROAD, BHOPAL, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CNRB0003298 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Canara Bank AIRPORT ROAD, BHOPAL (IFSC CNRB0003298)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0003298 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the AIRPORT ROAD, BHOPAL branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Airport Road, Bhopal

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC CNRB0003298:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at AIRPORT ROAD, BHOPAL is still linked to IFSC CNRB0003298.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

UPI payments and IFSC CNRB0003298

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 – AIRPORT ROAD, BHOPAL is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0003298. 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 CNRB0003298 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Airport Road, Bhopal branch

Once you have an account at Canara Bank – AIRPORT ROAD, BHOPAL, the IFSC CNRB0003298 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 Airport Road, Bhopal 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 CNRB0003298

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Airport Road, Bhopal 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 CNRB0003298 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.

How to reach the Airport Road, Bhopal branch

The branch is located at CANARA BANK, A 66, VIJAY NAGAR, AIRPORT ROAD, LAL GHATI, BHOPAL-462 030 MP, which puts it inside Bhopal, the broader Bhopal district, and the state of Madhya Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Canara Bank Airport Road, Bhopal branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CNRB0003298 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 755-2660070 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 CNRB0003298 and your account number.

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 – AIRPORT ROAD, BHOPAL:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0003298 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 AIRPORT ROAD, BHOPAL 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Airport Road, Bhopal 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 CNRB0003298 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0003298 for Canara Bank – AIRPORT ROAD, BHOPAL, 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

Final notes

To recap: CNRB0003298 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, AIRPORT ROAD, BHOPAL branch, in BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH. 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.