This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Canara Bank, MAHNAR branch in MAHNAR BAZAR. The 11-digit IFSC CNRB0005245 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 MAHNAR 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.
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 – MAHNAR is CNRB0005245. The first four letters CNRB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 005245 map to this branch in MAHNAR BAZAR, BIHAR.
About Canara Bank
Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Mahnar branch in Mahnar Bazar. 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, CNRB0005245.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Mahnar |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0005245 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | CANARA BANK MAIN ROAD NR CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA DIST VAISHALI MAHNAR BIHAR 844506 |
| City | Mahnar Bazar |
| District | Vaishali |
| State | Bihar |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 1234567890 |
About the Mahnar branch
The Mahnar branch of Canara Bank is situated at CANARA BANK MAIN ROAD NR CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA DIST VAISHALI MAHNAR BIHAR 844506. 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 CNRB0005245 is used.
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 MAHNAR branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0005245.
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 CNRB0005245, money simply cannot be routed to the MAHNAR branch electronically.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Mahnar branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0005245 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 CNRB0005245.
Banking services available
The Mahnar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-1234567890.
- 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 CNRB0005245
How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0005245
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 CNRB0005245 across all three.
NEFT to Canara Bank, MAHNAR using IFSC CNRB0005245
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 CNRB0005245, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – MAHNAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to MAHNAR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's MAHNAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0005245 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 – MAHNAR, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0005245 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 CNRB0005245 for Canara Bank – MAHNAR, 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 – CNRB0005245 | Yes – CNRB0005245 | Yes – CNRB0005245 |
For most retail customers crediting the Mahnar 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 CNRB0005245
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 – MAHNAR is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0005245. 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 CNRB0005245 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC CNRB0005245
Canara Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MAHNAR 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 CNRB0005245 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 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 CNRB0005245 and the account number together uniquely identify the Mahnar 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 – MAHNAR:
- The IFSC is exactly CNRB0005245 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 MAHNAR 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 Mahnar branch sits at CANARA BANK MAIN ROAD NR CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA DIST VAISHALI MAHNAR BIHAR 844506. If you are travelling from outside Mahnar Bazar, 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 CNRB0005245 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC CNRB0005245 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 CNRB0005245 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 Mahnar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CNRB0005245, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Canara BankMahnar Branch
CANARA BANK MAIN ROAD NR CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA DIST VAISHALI MAHNAR BIHAR 844506
Mahnar Bazar, Bihar
Phone: 91-1234567890
IFSC: CNRB0005245
Frequently asked questions
Where is Canara Bank Mahnar branch located?
Canara Bank's Mahnar branch is located at CANARA BANK MAIN ROAD NR CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA DIST VAISHALI MAHNAR BIHAR 844506, Mahnar Bazar, Bihar.
Does Canara Bank Mahnar branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-1234567890 to confirm.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CNRB0005245 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Canara Bank – Mahnar reflect within 30 minutes.
Can I use IFSC CNRB0005245 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CNRB0005245 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC CNRB0005245 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CNRB0005245 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 Mahnar branch but serve different purposes.
How do I add Canara Bank Mahnar as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CNRB0005245, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the phone number of Canara Bank Mahnar branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-1234567890 during regular banking hours.
Summary
The IFSC code CNRB0005245 belongs to Canara Bank's MAHNAR branch, located at CANARA BANK MAIN ROAD NR CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA DIST VAISHALI MAHNAR BIHAR 844506 in MAHNAR BAZAR, BIHAR. 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.
