If you are searching for the IFSC code of Canara Bank, ARJUNNAGAR PURULIA branch in MEDINIPUR, WEST BENGAL, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CNRB0005823. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.
You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the ARJUNNAGAR PURULIA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CNRB0005823 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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 – ARJUNNAGAR PURULIA is CNRB0005823. The first four letters CNRB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 005823 map to this branch in MEDINIPUR, WEST BENGAL.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Arjunnagar Purulia |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0005823 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | CANARA BANK GP OFFICE,PO -ARJUNNAGAR EAST MIDNAPORE DIST ARJUNNAGAR,EAST MIDNAPORE DIST WEST BENGAL 721456 |
| City | Medinipur |
| District | Medinipur |
| State | West Bengal |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 8583042585 |
About the bank
Canara Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Arjunnagar Purulia branch in Medinipur, West Bengal is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CNRB0005823 for all electronic settlement.
About the Arjunnagar Purulia branch
The Arjunnagar Purulia branch of Canara Bank is situated at CANARA BANK GP OFFICE,PO -ARJUNNAGAR EAST MIDNAPORE DIST ARJUNNAGAR,EAST MIDNAPORE DIST WEST BENGAL 721456. 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 CNRB0005823 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 ARJUNNAGAR PURULIA of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0005823 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 CNRB0005823 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0005823
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 CNRB0005823 across all three.
NEFT to Canara Bank, ARJUNNAGAR PURULIA using IFSC CNRB0005823
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 CNRB0005823, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – ARJUNNAGAR PURULIA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to ARJUNNAGAR PURULIA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's ARJUNNAGAR PURULIA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0005823 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 – ARJUNNAGAR PURULIA, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0005823 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 CNRB0005823 for Canara Bank – ARJUNNAGAR PURULIA, 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 – CNRB0005823 | Yes – CNRB0005823 | Yes – CNRB0005823 |
For most retail customers crediting the Arjunnagar Purulia 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 CNRB0005823
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 – ARJUNNAGAR PURULIA is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0005823. 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 CNRB0005823 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Arjunnagar Purulia branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0005823 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 CNRB0005823.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Arjunnagar Purulia 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 CNRB0005823
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Arjunnagar Purulia branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0005823 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Arjunnagar Purulia 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 CNRB0005823 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 CNRB0005823
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 – ARJUNNAGAR PURULIA, 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:
CNRB0005823. - 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 Arjunnagar Purulia branch sits at CANARA BANK GP OFFICE,PO -ARJUNNAGAR EAST MIDNAPORE DIST ARJUNNAGAR,EAST MIDNAPORE DIST WEST BENGAL 721456. If you are travelling from outside Medinipur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-8583042585 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 CNRB0005823 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0005823 for Canara Bank – ARJUNNAGAR PURULIA, 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 Arjunnagar Purulia 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 CNRB0005823 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Canara BankArjunnagar Purulia Branch
CANARA BANK GP OFFICE,PO -ARJUNNAGAR EAST MIDNAPORE DIST ARJUNNAGAR,EAST MIDNAPORE DIST WEST BENGAL 721456
Medinipur, West Bengal
Phone: 91-8583042585
IFSC: CNRB0005823
Frequently asked questions
Does Canara Bank Arjunnagar Purulia branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-8583042585 to confirm.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CNRB0005823 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Canara Bank – Arjunnagar Purulia reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC CNRB0005823 the same for all accounts at Arjunnagar Purulia branch?
Yes. The IFSC CNRB0005823 is shared by every account held at Canara Bank's Arjunnagar Purulia branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Can I use IFSC CNRB0005823 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CNRB0005823 to send funds instantly.
Where is Canara Bank Arjunnagar Purulia branch located?
Canara Bank's Arjunnagar Purulia branch is located at CANARA BANK GP OFFICE,PO -ARJUNNAGAR EAST MIDNAPORE DIST ARJUNNAGAR,EAST MIDNAPORE DIST WEST BENGAL 721456, Medinipur, West Bengal.
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 Arjunnagar Purulia branch but serve different purposes.
How do I add Canara Bank Arjunnagar Purulia as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CNRB0005823, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the phone number of Canara Bank Arjunnagar Purulia branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-8583042585 during regular banking hours.
Final notes
To recap: CNRB0005823 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, ARJUNNAGAR PURULIA branch, in MEDINIPUR, WEST BENGAL. 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.
