IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Kothamangalam SME Branch Branch, Kerala

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Canara Bank, KOTHAMANGALAM SME BRANCH branch in KOTHAMANGALAM. The 11-digit IFSC CNRB0006247 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Canara Bank at the KOTHAMANGALAM SME BRANCH location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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, CNRB0006247 is the IFSC of Canara Bank's KOTHAMANGALAM SME BRANCH branch. The format is fixed: CNRB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 006247 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Canara Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kothamangalam SME Branch branch — IFSC CNRB0006247 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kothamangalam, Kerala.

Branch details at a glance

Kothamangalam SME Branch branch overview

Located at CANARA BANK DAVIDS ARCADE,A M ROAD,THANKALAM,KOTHAMANGALAM,ERNAKULAM DIST KOTHAMANGALAM KERALA 686691, the Kothamangalam SME Branch branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CNRB0006247 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how Canara Bank's KOTHAMANGALAM SME BRANCH branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0006247.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC CNRB0006247, money simply cannot be routed to the KOTHAMANGALAM SME BRANCH branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Kothamangalam SME Branch branch

Once you have an account at Canara Bank – KOTHAMANGALAM SME BRANCH, the IFSC CNRB0006247 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.

Banking services available

The Kothamangalam SME Branch branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 484-2353572.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC CNRB0006247

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0006247

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 CNRB0006247 across all three.

NEFT to Canara Bank, KOTHAMANGALAM SME BRANCH using IFSC CNRB0006247

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 CNRB0006247, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – KOTHAMANGALAM SME BRANCH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KOTHAMANGALAM SME BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's KOTHAMANGALAM SME BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0006247 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Canara Bank KOTHAMANGALAM SME BRANCH (IFSC CNRB0006247)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0006247 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KOTHAMANGALAM SME BRANCH branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0006247 for Canara Bank – KOTHAMANGALAM SME 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Kothamangalam SME 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 CNRB0006247

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 – KOTHAMANGALAM SME BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0006247. 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 CNRB0006247 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 Kothamangalam SME Branch 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 CNRB0006247 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 Kothamangalam SME Branch branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0006247 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 – KOTHAMANGALAM SME BRANCH:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0006247 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 KOTHAMANGALAM SME 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.

How to reach the Kothamangalam SME Branch branch

The branch is located at CANARA BANK DAVIDS ARCADE,A M ROAD,THANKALAM,KOTHAMANGALAM,ERNAKULAM DIST KOTHAMANGALAM KERALA 686691, which puts it inside Kothamangalam, the broader Ernakulam district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Canara Bank Kothamangalam SME Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CNRB0006247 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 484-2353572 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. 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 CNRB0006247 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0006247 for Canara Bank – KOTHAMANGALAM SME 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Kothamangalam SME 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 CNRB0006247 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CNRB0006247 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, KOTHAMANGALAM SME BRANCH branch, in KOTHAMANGALAM, KERALA. 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.