IFSC Code of Canara Bank, I C M R, Bhubaneshwar Branch, Odisha

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's I C M R, BHUBANESHWAR branch in BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0002957 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 I C M R, BHUBANESHWAR branch, the IFSC CNRB0002957 breaks down as follows: CNRB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 002957 identifies this particular branch.

About Canara Bank

Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the I C M R, Bhubaneshwar branch in Bhubaneswar. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, CNRB0002957.

Branch details at a glance

I C M R, Bhubaneshwar branch overview

Located at INDIAN COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL RES, BHUBANESHWAR, DIST KHURDA ORISSA, the I C M R, Bhubaneshwar branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CNRB0002957 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 I C M R, BHUBANESHWAR branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0002957.

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 CNRB0002957, money simply cannot be routed to the I C M R, BHUBANESHWAR branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the I C M R, Bhubaneshwar branch

Once you have an account at Canara Bank – I C M R, BHUBANESHWAR, the IFSC CNRB0002957 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 I C M R, Bhubaneshwar 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 CNRB0002957

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0002957

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 CNRB0002957 across all three.

How to use IFSC CNRB0002957 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's I C M R, BHUBANESHWAR 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 CNRB0002957.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as I C M R, BHUBANESHWAR.
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 CNRB0002957

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 – I C M R, BHUBANESHWAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CNRB0002957 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Canara Bank I C M R, BHUBANESHWAR (IFSC CNRB0002957)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0002957 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the I C M R, BHUBANESHWAR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to I C M R, Bhubaneshwar

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 CNRB0002957:

• 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 I C M R, BHUBANESHWAR is still linked to IFSC CNRB0002957.

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 CNRB0002957

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 – I C M R, BHUBANESHWAR is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0002957. 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 CNRB0002957 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the I C M R, Bhubaneshwar 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 CNRB0002957 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the I C M R, Bhubaneshwar branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0002957 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 – I C M R, BHUBANESHWAR:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0002957 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 I C M R, BHUBANESHWAR 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 I C M R, Bhubaneshwar branch

The branch is located at INDIAN COUNCIL FOR MEDICAL RES, BHUBANESHWAR, DIST KHURDA ORISSA, which puts it inside Bhubaneswar, the broader Khurda district, and the state of Odisha. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Canara Bank I C M R, Bhubaneshwar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CNRB0002957 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 674-2740769 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 CNRB0002957 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CNRB0002957 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 CNRB0002957 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 674-2740769.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at I C M R, Bhubaneshwar 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 CNRB0002957 continue to work without interruption.

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Final notes

To recap: CNRB0002957 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, I C M R, BHUBANESHWAR branch, in BHUBANESWAR, ODISHA. 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.