Below are the complete branch details for Canara Bank, KITHOOR branch, located in KITTUR, KARNATAKA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is CNRB0004349. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case CNRB0004349 for Canara Bank – KITHOOR — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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, CNRB0004349 is the IFSC of Canara Bank's KITHOOR branch. The format is fixed: CNRB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 004349 = branch identifier.
About the bank
Canara Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Kithoor branch in Kittur, Karnataka is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CNRB0004349 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kithoor |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0004349 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | KITHOOR, PERIYAPATNA TALUK, MYSORE DIST, KARNATAKA, PIN - 571617 |
| City | Kittur |
| District | Mysore |
| State | Karnataka |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 1234567890 |
About the Kithoor branch
The Kithoor branch of Canara Bank is situated at KITHOOR, PERIYAPATNA TALUK, MYSORE DIST, KARNATAKA, PIN - 571617. 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 CNRB0004349 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 KITHOOR of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0004349 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 CNRB0004349 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 Kithoor branch
Once you have an account at Canara Bank – KITHOOR, the IFSC CNRB0004349 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 Kithoor 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 CNRB0004349
How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0004349
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 CNRB0004349 across all three.
How to use IFSC CNRB0004349 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's KITHOOR 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 CNRB0004349.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as KITHOOR.
- 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 KITHOOR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's KITHOOR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0004349 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 – KITHOOR, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0004349 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 CNRB0004349 for Canara Bank – KITHOOR, 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 – CNRB0004349 | Yes – CNRB0004349 | Yes – CNRB0004349 |
For most retail customers crediting the Kithoor 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 CNRB0004349
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 – KITHOOR is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0004349. 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 CNRB0004349 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC CNRB0004349
Canara Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KITHOOR 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 CNRB0004349 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.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Kithoor branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0004349 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CNRB0004349
An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Canara Bank – KITHOOR, double-check for these issues:
- Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit
0, not the letter O. Read carefully. - Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters:
CNRB0004349. - Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
- Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
- Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.
Reaching the branch
The Kithoor branch sits at KITHOOR, PERIYAPATNA TALUK, MYSORE DIST, KARNATAKA, PIN - 571617. If you are travelling from outside Kittur, 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 CNRB0004349 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC CNRB0004349 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 CNRB0004349 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 91-1234567890.
- 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 Kithoor branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CNRB0004349, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Canara BankKithoor Branch
KITHOOR, PERIYAPATNA TALUK, MYSORE DIST, KARNATAKA, PIN - 571617
Kittur, Karnataka
Phone: 91-1234567890
IFSC: CNRB0004349
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC CNRB0004349 the same for all accounts at Kithoor branch?
Yes. The IFSC CNRB0004349 is shared by every account held at Canara Bank's Kithoor branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CNRB0004349 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Canara Bank – Kithoor reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the IFSC code of Canara Bank Kithoor branch?
The IFSC code of Canara Bank, Kithoor branch is CNRB0004349. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Can I use IFSC CNRB0004349 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CNRB0004349 to send funds instantly.
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 Kithoor branch but serve different purposes.
Does Canara Bank Kithoor branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-1234567890 to confirm.
Summary
The IFSC code CNRB0004349 belongs to Canara Bank's KITHOOR branch, located at KITHOOR, PERIYAPATNA TALUK, MYSORE DIST, KARNATAKA, PIN - 571617 in KITTUR, KARNATAKA. 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.
