Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's ACCOUNTS SECTION KANNUR branch in KANNUR, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0014260 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, CNRB0014260 is the IFSC of Canara Bank's ACCOUNTS SECTION KANNUR branch. The format is fixed: CNRB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 014260 = branch identifier.
About Canara Bank
Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Accounts Section Kannur branch in Kannur. 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, CNRB0014260.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Accounts Section Kannur |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0014260 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | FIRST FLOOR KMS BUILDING FORT ROAD 670001 |
| City | Kannur |
| District | Cannur |
| State | Kerala |
About this branch
The branch is located at FIRST FLOOR KMS BUILDING FORT ROAD 670001. It serves the Kannur 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 CNRB0014260 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 ACCOUNTS SECTION KANNUR of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0014260 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 CNRB0014260 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Accounts Section Kannur branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0014260 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Canara Bank, including:
- Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
- Current accounts for businesses and professionals
- Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
- Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
- Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
- Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
- Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)
Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains CNRB0014260.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Accounts Section Kannur 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 CNRB0014260
How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0014260
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 CNRB0014260 across all three.
How to use IFSC CNRB0014260 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's ACCOUNTS SECTION KANNUR 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 CNRB0014260.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as ACCOUNTS SECTION KANNUR.
- 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 ACCOUNTS SECTION KANNUR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's ACCOUNTS SECTION KANNUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0014260 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 – ACCOUNTS SECTION KANNUR, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0014260 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Accounts Section Kannur
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 CNRB0014260:
- 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 ACCOUNTS SECTION KANNUR is still linked to IFSC CNRB0014260.
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 CNRB0014260
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 – ACCOUNTS SECTION KANNUR is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0014260. 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 CNRB0014260 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 Accounts Section Kannur 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 CNRB0014260 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 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 CNRB0014260 and the account number together uniquely identify the Accounts Section Kannur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
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 – ACCOUNTS SECTION KANNUR:
- The IFSC is exactly CNRB0014260 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 ACCOUNTS SECTION KANNUR 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 Accounts Section Kannur branch sits at FIRST FLOOR KMS BUILDING FORT ROAD 670001. If you are travelling from outside Kannur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 CNRB0014260 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC CNRB0014260 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 CNRB0014260 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on the branch contact number.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Accounts Section Kannur 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 CNRB0014260 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Canara BankAccounts Section Kannur Branch
FIRST FLOOR KMS BUILDING FORT ROAD 670001
Kannur, Kerala
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: CNRB0014260
Frequently asked questions
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 Accounts Section Kannur branch but serve different purposes.
What is the IFSC code of Canara Bank Accounts Section Kannur branch?
The IFSC code of Canara Bank, Accounts Section Kannur branch is CNRB0014260. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Where is Canara Bank Accounts Section Kannur branch located?
Canara Bank's Accounts Section Kannur branch is located at FIRST FLOOR KMS BUILDING FORT ROAD 670001, Kannur, Kerala.
What is the phone number of Canara Bank Accounts Section Kannur branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
How do I add Canara Bank Accounts Section Kannur as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CNRB0014260, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CNRB0014260 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Canara Bank – Accounts Section Kannur reflect within 30 minutes.
Summary
The IFSC code CNRB0014260 belongs to Canara Bank's ACCOUNTS SECTION KANNUR branch, located at FIRST FLOOR KMS BUILDING FORT ROAD 670001 in KANNUR, KERALA. 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.
