IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Lead Bank Office Central Delhi Branch, Delhi

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Canara Bank, LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI branch in NEW DELHI, DELHI, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CNRB0008208. 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 LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CNRB0008208 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.

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 LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI branch, the IFSC CNRB0008208 breaks down as follows: CNRB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 008208 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Canara Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Lead Bank Office Central Delhi branch — IFSC CNRB0008208 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around New Delhi, Delhi.

Lead Bank Office Central Delhi branch overview

Located at 212 ROUSE AVENUE DDU MARG NEW DELHI 110002, the Lead Bank Office Central Delhi branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CNRB0008208 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0008208.

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 CNRB0008208, money simply cannot be routed to the LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI branch electronically.

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 CNRB0008208 and the account number together uniquely identify the Lead Bank Office Central Delhi branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0008208

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 CNRB0008208 across all three.

NEFT to Canara Bank, LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI using IFSC CNRB0008208

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 CNRB0008208, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0008208 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Canara Bank LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI (IFSC CNRB0008208)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0008208 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Lead Bank Office Central Delhi

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 CNRB0008208:

• 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 LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI is still linked to IFSC CNRB0008208.

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.

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 LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI branch, the IFSC CNRB0008208 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Lead Bank Office Central Delhi branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0008208 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 CNRB0008208.

Banking services available

The Lead Bank Office Central Delhi branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.

• 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 CNRB0008208

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Lead Bank Office Central Delhi 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 CNRB0008208 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.

How to reach the Lead Bank Office Central Delhi branch

The branch is located at 212 ROUSE AVENUE DDU MARG NEW DELHI 110002, which puts it inside New Delhi, the broader Delhi district, and the state of Delhi. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Canara Bank Lead Bank Office Central Delhi branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CNRB0008208 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 CNRB0008208 and your account number.

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 – LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0008208 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 LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Lead Bank Office Central Delhi 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 CNRB0008208 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC CNRB0008208 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 CNRB0008208 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on the branch contact number.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CNRB0008208 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, LEAD BANK OFFICE CENTRAL DELHI branch, in NEW DELHI, DELHI. 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.