IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Nayachak Branch, Bihar

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's NAYACHAK branch in PATNA, BIHAR. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0003693 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.

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 – NAYACHAK is CNRB0003693. The first four letters CNRB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 003693 map to this branch in PATNA, BIHAR.

About the bank

Canara Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Nayachak branch in Patna, Bihar is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CNRB0003693 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at CANARA BANK, NAYACHAK -800 016, POST MANOHARPUR KACCHURA, PS - RAMKRISHNA NAGAR, PATNA(BIHAR). It serves the Patna region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Canara Bank. The IFSC CNRB0003693 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 NAYACHAK branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0003693.

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 CNRB0003693, money simply cannot be routed to the NAYACHAK 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 CNRB0003693 and the account number together uniquely identify the Nayachak branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0003693

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 CNRB0003693 across all three.

How to use IFSC CNRB0003693 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's NAYACHAK branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CNRB0003693.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as NAYACHAK.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC CNRB0003693

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 – NAYACHAK, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CNRB0003693 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Canara Bank NAYACHAK (IFSC CNRB0003693)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0003693 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the NAYACHAK branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0003693 for Canara Bank – NAYACHAK, 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 Nayachak 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 CNRB0003693

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 – NAYACHAK is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0003693. 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 CNRB0003693 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Nayachak branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0003693 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 CNRB0003693.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Nayachak 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 CNRB0003693

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Nayachak 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 CNRB0003693 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.

Reaching the branch

The Nayachak branch sits at CANARA BANK, NAYACHAK -800 016, POST MANOHARPUR KACCHURA, PS - RAMKRISHNA NAGAR, PATNA(BIHAR). If you are travelling from outside Patna, 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 CNRB0003693 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CNRB0003693

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 – NAYACHAK, 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: CNRB0003693.
• 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.

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 Nayachak branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CNRB0003693, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0003693 for Canara Bank – NAYACHAK, 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CNRB0003693 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, NAYACHAK branch, in PATNA, BIHAR. 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.