IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Foreign Dept, Mumbai North Branch, Maharashtra

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Canara Bank, FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH branch in MUMBAI. The 11-digit IFSC CNRB0002509 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 FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH 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, CNRB0002509 is the IFSC of Canara Bank's FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH branch. The format is fixed: CNRB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 002509 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Canara Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Foreign Dept, Mumbai North branch — IFSC CNRB0002509 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Branch details at a glance

Foreign Dept, Mumbai North branch overview

Located at DURGA NIVAS, 88 NEHRU ROAD, VILE PARLE EAST, MUMBAI -400057, the Foreign Dept, Mumbai North branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CNRB0002509 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 FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0002509.

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 CNRB0002509, money simply cannot be routed to the FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Foreign Dept, Mumbai North branch

Once you have an account at Canara Bank – FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH, the IFSC CNRB0002509 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 Foreign Dept, Mumbai North 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 CNRB0002509

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0002509

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 CNRB0002509 across all three.

NEFT to Canara Bank, FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH using IFSC CNRB0002509

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 CNRB0002509, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0002509 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 – FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0002509 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 CNRB0002509 for Canara Bank – FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH, 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 Foreign Dept, Mumbai North 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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Canara Bank's FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH branch, the IFSC CNRB0002509 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Foreign Dept, Mumbai North 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 CNRB0002509 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 Foreign Dept, Mumbai North branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0002509 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 – FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0002509 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 FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH 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 Foreign Dept, Mumbai North branch

The branch is located at DURGA NIVAS, 88 NEHRU ROAD, VILE PARLE EAST, MUMBAI -400057, which puts it inside Mumbai, the broader Greater Bombay district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Canara Bank Foreign Dept, Mumbai North branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CNRB0002509 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 CNRB0002509 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0002509 for Canara Bank – FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH, 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 Foreign Dept, Mumbai North branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CNRB0002509, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CNRB0002509 belongs to Canara Bank's FOREIGN DEPT, MUMBAI NORTH branch, located at DURGA NIVAS, 88 NEHRU ROAD, VILE PARLE EAST, MUMBAI -400057 in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA. 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.