Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's NEIL KENDRA branch in PORT BLAIR, ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLAND. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0019914 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 NEIL KENDRA branch, the IFSC CNRB0019914 breaks down as follows: CNRB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 019914 identifies this particular branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Neil Kendra |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0019914 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | CANARA BANK ROOM NO 1 C O KALIPADA MISTRY BUILDING NEIL KENDRA SOUTH ANDAMAN ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR INDIA 744104 |
| City | Port Blair |
| District | Andaman |
| State | Andaman and Nicobar Island |
About Canara Bank
Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Neil Kendra branch in Port Blair. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, CNRB0019914.
About this branch
The branch is located at CANARA BANK ROOM NO 1 C O KALIPADA MISTRY BUILDING NEIL KENDRA SOUTH ANDAMAN ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR INDIA 744104. It serves the Port Blair 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 CNRB0019914 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 NEIL KENDRA branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0019914.
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 CNRB0019914, money simply cannot be routed to the NEIL KENDRA branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0019914
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 CNRB0019914 across all three.
How to use IFSC CNRB0019914 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's NEIL KENDRA 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CNRB0019914.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as NEIL KENDRA.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC CNRB0019914
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 – NEIL KENDRA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CNRB0019914 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to Canara Bank NEIL KENDRA (IFSC CNRB0019914)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0019914 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the NEIL KENDRA branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0019914 for Canara Bank – NEIL KENDRA, 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 – CNRB0019914 | Yes – CNRB0019914 | Yes – CNRB0019914 |
For most retail customers crediting the Neil Kendra 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 CNRB0019914
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 – NEIL KENDRA is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0019914. 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 CNRB0019914 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Neil Kendra branch
Once you have an account at Canara Bank – NEIL KENDRA, the IFSC CNRB0019914 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 Neil Kendra 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 CNRB0019914
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Neil Kendra branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0019914 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 Neil Kendra 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 CNRB0019914 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 CNRB0019914
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 – NEIL KENDRA, 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:
CNRB0019914. - 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 Neil Kendra branch
The branch is located at CANARA BANK ROOM NO 1 C O KALIPADA MISTRY BUILDING NEIL KENDRA SOUTH ANDAMAN ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR INDIA 744104, which puts it inside Port Blair, the broader Andaman district, and the state of Andaman and Nicobar Island. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Canara Bank Neil Kendra branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CNRB0019914 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 CNRB0019914 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0019914 for Canara Bank – NEIL KENDRA, 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 Neil Kendra 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 CNRB0019914 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Canara BankNeil Kendra Branch
CANARA BANK ROOM NO 1 C O KALIPADA MISTRY BUILDING NEIL KENDRA SOUTH ANDAMAN ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR INDIA 744104
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Island
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: CNRB0019914
Frequently asked questions
How do I add Canara Bank Neil Kendra as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CNRB0019914, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Does Canara Bank Neil Kendra branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
What is the phone number of Canara Bank Neil Kendra branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC CNRB0019914 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CNRB0019914 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Is IFSC CNRB0019914 the same for all accounts at Neil Kendra branch?
Yes. The IFSC CNRB0019914 is shared by every account held at Canara Bank's Neil Kendra branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CNRB0019914 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Canara Bank – Neil Kendra reflect within 30 minutes.
Where is Canara Bank Neil Kendra branch located?
Canara Bank's Neil Kendra branch is located at CANARA BANK ROOM NO 1 C O KALIPADA MISTRY BUILDING NEIL KENDRA SOUTH ANDAMAN ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR INDIA 744104, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Island.
Summary
The IFSC code CNRB0019914 belongs to Canara Bank's NEIL KENDRA branch, located at CANARA BANK ROOM NO 1 C O KALIPADA MISTRY BUILDING NEIL KENDRA SOUTH ANDAMAN… in PORT BLAIR, ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLAND. 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.
