Below are the complete branch details for Canara Bank, MALAPPURAM II branch, located in MALAPPURAM, KERALA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is CNRB0014605. 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 CNRB0014605 for Canara Bank – MALAPPURAM II — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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 – MALAPPURAM II is CNRB0014605. The first four letters CNRB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 014605 map to this branch in MALAPPURAM, KERALA.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Malappuram Ii |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0014605 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | DOOR NO 15 BY 521 B AND C CHUKKAN TOWER JUBILEE ROAD NEAR PASSPORT SEVA KENDRA MALAPPURAM KERALA INDIA 676505 |
| City | Malappuram |
| District | Malappuram |
| State | Kerala |
Bank profile
Canara Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Malappuram Ii branch — IFSC CNRB0014605 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Malappuram, Kerala.
Malappuram Ii branch overview
Located at DOOR NO 15 BY 521 B AND C CHUKKAN TOWER JUBILEE ROAD NEAR PASSPORT SEVA KENDRA MALAPPURAM KERALA INDIA 676505, the Malappuram Ii branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CNRB0014605 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 MALAPPURAM II branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0014605.
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 CNRB0014605, money simply cannot be routed to the MALAPPURAM II branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0014605
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 CNRB0014605 across all three.
NEFT to Canara Bank, MALAPPURAM II using IFSC CNRB0014605
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 CNRB0014605, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – MALAPPURAM II. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to MALAPPURAM II
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's MALAPPURAM II branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0014605 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 – MALAPPURAM II, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0014605 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 Malappuram Ii
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 CNRB0014605:
- 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 MALAPPURAM II is still linked to IFSC CNRB0014605.
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 CNRB0014605
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 – MALAPPURAM II is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0014605. 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 CNRB0014605 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Malappuram Ii branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0014605 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 CNRB0014605.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Malappuram Ii 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 CNRB0014605
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 CNRB0014605 and the account number together uniquely identify the Malappuram Ii branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Malappuram Ii 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 CNRB0014605 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CNRB0014605
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 – MALAPPURAM II, 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:
CNRB0014605. - 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 Malappuram Ii branch sits at DOOR NO 15 BY 521 B AND C CHUKKAN TOWER JUBILEE ROAD NEAR PASSPORT SEVA KENDRA MALAPPURAM KERALA INDIA 676505. If you are travelling from outside Malappuram, 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 CNRB0014605 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0014605 for Canara Bank – MALAPPURAM II, 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 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 Malappuram Ii branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CNRB0014605, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Canara BankMalappuram Ii Branch
DOOR NO 15 BY 521 B AND C CHUKKAN TOWER JUBILEE ROAD NEAR PASSPORT SEVA KENDRA MALAPPURAM KERALA INDIA 676505
Malappuram, Kerala
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: CNRB0014605
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 Malappuram Ii branch but serve different purposes.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CNRB0014605 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Canara Bank – Malappuram Ii reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC CNRB0014605 the same for all accounts at Malappuram Ii branch?
Yes. The IFSC CNRB0014605 is shared by every account held at Canara Bank's Malappuram Ii branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How do I add Canara Bank Malappuram Ii as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CNRB0014605, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the phone number of Canara Bank Malappuram Ii branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
Does Canara Bank Malappuram Ii branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
Summary
The IFSC code CNRB0014605 belongs to Canara Bank's MALAPPURAM II branch, located at DOOR NO 15 BY 521 B AND C CHUKKAN TOWER JUBILEE ROAD NEAR PASSPORT SEVA KENDRA… in MALAPPURAM, 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.


