Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's AMBUGA branch in HASSAN, KARNATAKA. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0005451 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.
IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.
In our case, CNRB0005451 is the IFSC of Canara Bank's AMBUGA branch. The format is fixed: CNRB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 005451 = branch identifier.
About Canara Bank
Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Ambuga branch in Hassan. 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, CNRB0005451.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Ambuga |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0005451 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | AMBUGA,HASSAN DIST AND TQ,PIN 573212 |
| City | Hassan |
| District | Hassan |
| State | Karnataka |
| STD Code | 821 |
| Phone | 2528265 |
About the Ambuga branch
The Ambuga branch of Canara Bank is situated at AMBUGA,HASSAN DIST AND TQ,PIN 573212. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code CNRB0005451 is used.
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 AMBUGA of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0005451 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 CNRB0005451 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Account types you can open at the Ambuga branch
Once you have an account at Canara Bank – AMBUGA, the IFSC CNRB0005451 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 Ambuga 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 CNRB0005451
How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0005451
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 CNRB0005451 across all three.
How to use IFSC CNRB0005451 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's AMBUGA 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CNRB0005451.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as AMBUGA.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC CNRB0005451
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 – AMBUGA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CNRB0005451 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to Canara Bank AMBUGA (IFSC CNRB0005451)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0005451 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the AMBUGA branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0005451 for Canara Bank – AMBUGA, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – CNRB0005451 | Yes – CNRB0005451 | Yes – CNRB0005451 |
For most retail customers crediting the Ambuga 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 CNRB0005451
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 – AMBUGA is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0005451. 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 CNRB0005451 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 Ambuga 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 CNRB0005451 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 Ambuga branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0005451 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 – AMBUGA:
- The IFSC is exactly CNRB0005451 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 AMBUGA 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 Ambuga branch
The branch is located at AMBUGA,HASSAN DIST AND TQ,PIN 573212, which puts it inside Hassan, the broader Hassan district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Canara Bank Ambuga branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CNRB0005451 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 821-2528265 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 CNRB0005451 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC CNRB0005451 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 CNRB0005451 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 821-2528265.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
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 Ambuga branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CNRB0005451, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Canara BankAmbuga Branch
AMBUGA,HASSAN DIST AND TQ,PIN 573212
Hassan, Karnataka
Phone: 821-2528265
IFSC: CNRB0005451
Frequently asked questions
How do I add Canara Bank Ambuga as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CNRB0005451, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Can I use IFSC CNRB0005451 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CNRB0005451 to send funds instantly.
Does Canara Bank Ambuga branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 821-2528265 to confirm.
Where is Canara Bank Ambuga branch located?
Canara Bank's Ambuga branch is located at AMBUGA,HASSAN DIST AND TQ,PIN 573212, Hassan, Karnataka.
What is the phone number of Canara Bank Ambuga branch?
You can reach the branch at 821-2528265 during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC CNRB0005451 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CNRB0005451 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Final notes
To recap: CNRB0005451 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, AMBUGA branch, in HASSAN, 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.


