Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's KANPUR BARRA BRANCH branch in KANPUR, UTTAR PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0005311 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 – KANPUR BARRA BRANCH is CNRB0005311. The first four letters CNRB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 005311 map to this branch in KANPUR, UTTAR PRADESH.
About the bank
Canara Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Kanpur Barra Branch branch in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CNRB0005311 for all electronic settlement.
About the Kanpur Barra Branch branch
The Kanpur Barra Branch branch of Canara Bank is situated at CANARA BANK, WORLD BANK CHAURAHA, BARRA BYE PASS, DISTT KANPUR, PIN 208027. 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 CNRB0005311 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kanpur Barra Branch |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0005311 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | CANARA BANK, WORLD BANK CHAURAHA, BARRA BYE PASS, DISTT KANPUR, PIN 208027 |
| City | Kanpur |
| District | Kanpur City |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| STD Code | 522 |
| Phone | 2302613 |
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 KANPUR BARRA BRANCH of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0005311 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 CNRB0005311 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 Kanpur Barra Branch branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0005311 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 CNRB0005311
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 CNRB0005311 across all three.
NEFT to Canara Bank, KANPUR BARRA BRANCH using IFSC CNRB0005311
National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.
To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC CNRB0005311, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – KANPUR BARRA BRANCH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC CNRB0005311
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 – KANPUR BARRA BRANCH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CNRB0005311 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to Canara Bank KANPUR BARRA BRANCH (IFSC CNRB0005311)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0005311 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KANPUR BARRA BRANCH branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0005311 for Canara Bank – KANPUR BARRA BRANCH, 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 – CNRB0005311 | Yes – CNRB0005311 | Yes – CNRB0005311 |
For most retail customers crediting the Kanpur Barra Branch 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 CNRB0005311
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 – KANPUR BARRA BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0005311. 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 CNRB0005311 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Kanpur Barra Branch branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0005311 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 CNRB0005311.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Kanpur Barra Branch 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 CNRB0005311
Online banking and IFSC CNRB0005311
Canara Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KANPUR BARRA BRANCH branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC CNRB0005311 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.
Reaching the branch
The Kanpur Barra Branch branch sits at CANARA BANK, WORLD BANK CHAURAHA, BARRA BYE PASS, DISTT KANPUR, PIN 208027. If you are travelling from outside Kanpur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 522-2302613 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 CNRB0005311 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 – KANPUR BARRA BRANCH:
- The IFSC is exactly CNRB0005311 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 KANPUR BARRA BRANCH 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 Kanpur Barra Branch 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 CNRB0005311 continue to work without interruption.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0005311 for Canara Bank – KANPUR BARRA BRANCH, 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
Canara BankKanpur Barra Branch Branch
CANARA BANK, WORLD BANK CHAURAHA, BARRA BYE PASS, DISTT KANPUR, PIN 208027
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: 522-2302613
IFSC: CNRB0005311
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC CNRB0005311 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CNRB0005311 to send funds instantly.
How do I add Canara Bank Kanpur Barra Branch as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CNRB0005311, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the IFSC code of Canara Bank Kanpur Barra Branch branch?
The IFSC code of Canara Bank, Kanpur Barra Branch branch is CNRB0005311. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Is IFSC CNRB0005311 the same for all accounts at Kanpur Barra Branch branch?
Yes. The IFSC CNRB0005311 is shared by every account held at Canara Bank's Kanpur Barra Branch branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Is IFSC CNRB0005311 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CNRB0005311 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
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 Kanpur Barra Branch branch but serve different purposes.
Final notes
To recap: CNRB0005311 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, KANPUR BARRA BRANCH branch, in KANPUR, UTTAR 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.
