IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Currency Chest,Asaf Ali Road Branch, Delhi

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's CURRENCY CHEST,ASAF ALI ROAD branch in NEW DELHI, DELHI. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0012815 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Canara Bank's CURRENCY CHEST,ASAF ALI ROAD branch, the IFSC CNRB0012815 breaks down as follows: CNRB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 012815 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Canara Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Currency Chest,Asaf Ali Road branch — IFSC CNRB0012815 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around New Delhi, Delhi.

Branch details at a glance

About the Currency Chest,Asaf Ali Road branch

The Currency Chest,Asaf Ali Road branch of Canara Bank is situated at 30-31A,JEEVAN VIKAS BUILDING,ASAF ALI ROAD,NEW DELHI,110002. 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 CNRB0012815 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 CURRENCY CHEST,ASAF ALI ROAD of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0012815 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 CNRB0012815 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Currency Chest,Asaf Ali Road branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0012815 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 CNRB0012815.

Banking services available

The Currency Chest,Asaf Ali Road branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 11-9350123849.

• 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 CNRB0012815

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0012815

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 CNRB0012815 across all three.

NEFT to Canara Bank, CURRENCY CHEST,ASAF ALI ROAD using IFSC CNRB0012815

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 CNRB0012815, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – CURRENCY CHEST,ASAF ALI ROAD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC CNRB0012815

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Canara Bank – CURRENCY CHEST,ASAF ALI ROAD, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CNRB0012815 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Canara Bank CURRENCY CHEST,ASAF ALI ROAD (IFSC CNRB0012815)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0012815 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CURRENCY CHEST,ASAF ALI ROAD branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0012815 for Canara Bank – CURRENCY CHEST,ASAF ALI ROAD, 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 Currency Chest,Asaf Ali Road 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 CNRB0012815

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 – CURRENCY CHEST,ASAF ALI ROAD is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0012815. 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 CNRB0012815 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 Currency Chest,Asaf Ali Road 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 CNRB0012815 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 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 CNRB0012815 and the account number together uniquely identify the Currency Chest,Asaf Ali Road branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CNRB0012815

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 – CURRENCY CHEST,ASAF ALI ROAD, 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: CNRB0012815.
• 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.

How to reach the Currency Chest,Asaf Ali Road branch

The branch is located at 30-31A,JEEVAN VIKAS BUILDING,ASAF ALI ROAD,NEW DELHI,110002, which puts it inside New Delhi, the broader New Delhi district, and the state of Delhi. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Canara Bank Currency Chest,Asaf Ali Road branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CNRB0012815 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 11-9350123849 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 CNRB0012815 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0012815 for Canara Bank – CURRENCY CHEST,ASAF ALI ROAD, 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 Currency Chest,Asaf Ali Road branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CNRB0012815, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CNRB0012815 belongs to Canara Bank's CURRENCY CHEST,ASAF ALI ROAD branch, located at 30-31A,JEEVAN VIKAS BUILDING,ASAF ALI ROAD,NEW DELHI,110002 in NEW DELHI, DELHI. 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.