Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's KANDRA branch in KANDRA, JHARKHAND. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0004905 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 KANDRA branch, the IFSC CNRB0004905 breaks down as follows: CNRB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 004905 identifies this particular branch.
About the bank
Canara Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Kandra branch in Kandra, Jharkhand is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CNRB0004905 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kandra |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0004905 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | CANARA BANK NEAR PETROL PUMP, MAIN ROAD,KANDRA. PIN CODE - 832402 |
| City | Kandra |
| District | Saraikela-Kharsawan |
| State | Jharkhand |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 1234567890 |
About this branch
The branch is located at CANARA BANK NEAR PETROL PUMP, MAIN ROAD,KANDRA. PIN CODE - 832402. It serves the Kandra 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 CNRB0004905 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 KANDRA of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0004905 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 CNRB0004905 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 Kandra branch
Once you have an account at Canara Bank – KANDRA, the IFSC CNRB0004905 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 Kandra 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 CNRB0004905
How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0004905
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 CNRB0004905 across all three.
How to use IFSC CNRB0004905 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's KANDRA 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 CNRB0004905.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as KANDRA.
- 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 KANDRA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's KANDRA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0004905 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 – KANDRA, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0004905 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 CNRB0004905 for Canara Bank – KANDRA, 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 – CNRB0004905 | Yes – CNRB0004905 | Yes – CNRB0004905 |
For most retail customers crediting the Kandra 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 CNRB0004905
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 – KANDRA is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0004905. 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 CNRB0004905 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 Kandra 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 CNRB0004905 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 Kandra branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0004905 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 – KANDRA:
- The IFSC is exactly CNRB0004905 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 KANDRA 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.
Reaching the branch
The Kandra branch sits at CANARA BANK NEAR PETROL PUMP, MAIN ROAD,KANDRA. PIN CODE - 832402. If you are travelling from outside Kandra, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-1234567890 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 CNRB0004905 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0004905 for Canara Bank – KANDRA, 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Kandra 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 CNRB0004905 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Canara BankKandra Branch
CANARA BANK NEAR PETROL PUMP, MAIN ROAD,KANDRA. PIN CODE - 832402
Kandra, Jharkhand
Phone: 91-1234567890
IFSC: CNRB0004905
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC CNRB0004905 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CNRB0004905 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CNRB0004905 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Canara Bank – Kandra reflect within 30 minutes.
Does Canara Bank Kandra branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-1234567890 to confirm.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Kandra branch but serve different purposes.
Can I use IFSC CNRB0004905 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CNRB0004905 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC CNRB0004905 the same for all accounts at Kandra branch?
Yes. The IFSC CNRB0004905 is shared by every account held at Canara Bank's Kandra branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Where is Canara Bank Kandra branch located?
Canara Bank's Kandra branch is located at CANARA BANK NEAR PETROL PUMP, MAIN ROAD,KANDRA. PIN CODE - 832402, Kandra, Jharkhand.
How do I add Canara Bank Kandra as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CNRB0004905, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Final notes
To recap: CNRB0004905 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, KANDRA branch, in KANDRA, JHARKHAND. 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.


