Below are the complete branch details for Canara Bank, DIH KUSUMBA branch, located in SHEOHAR, BIHAR. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is CNRB0008721. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case CNRB0008721 for Canara Bank – DIH KUSUMBA — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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 DIH KUSUMBA branch, the IFSC CNRB0008721 breaks down as follows: CNRB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 008721 identifies this particular branch.
About Canara Bank
Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Dih Kusumba branch in Sheohar. 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, CNRB0008721.
Dih Kusumba branch overview
Located at CANARA BANK, VILL/PO- DIH KUSUMBA, PS - KARMA,DISTT. SHEIKHPURA, PIN 811107, the Dih Kusumba branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CNRB0008721 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Dih Kusumba |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0008721 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | CANARA BANK, VILL/PO- DIH KUSUMBA, PS - KARMA,DISTT. SHEIKHPURA, PIN 811107 |
| City | Sheohar |
| District | Sheikhpura |
| State | Bihar |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 1234567890 |
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 DIH KUSUMBA of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0008721 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 CNRB0008721 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
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 CNRB0008721 and the account number together uniquely identify the Dih Kusumba branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0008721
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 CNRB0008721 across all three.
How to use IFSC CNRB0008721 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's DIH KUSUMBA 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 CNRB0008721.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as DIH KUSUMBA.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to DIH KUSUMBA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's DIH KUSUMBA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0008721 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Canara Bank DIH KUSUMBA (IFSC CNRB0008721)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0008721 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the DIH KUSUMBA branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Dih Kusumba
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 CNRB0008721:
- 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 DIH KUSUMBA is still linked to IFSC CNRB0008721.
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.
UPI payments and IFSC CNRB0008721
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 – DIH KUSUMBA is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0008721. 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 CNRB0008721 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Dih Kusumba branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0008721 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 CNRB0008721.
Banking services available
The Dih Kusumba branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-1234567890.
- 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 CNRB0008721
Online banking and IFSC CNRB0008721
Canara Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the DIH KUSUMBA branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC CNRB0008721 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.
Reaching the branch
The Dih Kusumba branch sits at CANARA BANK, VILL/PO- DIH KUSUMBA, PS - KARMA,DISTT. SHEIKHPURA, PIN 811107. If you are travelling from outside Sheohar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-1234567890 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 CNRB0008721 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CNRB0008721
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 – DIH KUSUMBA, 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:
CNRB0008721. - 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Dih Kusumba 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 CNRB0008721 continue to work without interruption.
Verifying IFSC CNRB0008721 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 CNRB0008721 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 91-1234567890.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch address & contact
Canara BankDih Kusumba Branch
CANARA BANK, VILL/PO- DIH KUSUMBA, PS - KARMA,DISTT. SHEIKHPURA, PIN 811107
Sheohar, Bihar
Phone: 91-1234567890
IFSC: CNRB0008721
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number of Canara Bank Dih Kusumba branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-1234567890 during regular banking hours.
Does Canara Bank Dih Kusumba branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-1234567890 to confirm.
How do I add Canara Bank Dih Kusumba as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CNRB0008721, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC CNRB0008721 the same for all accounts at Dih Kusumba branch?
Yes. The IFSC CNRB0008721 is shared by every account held at Canara Bank's Dih Kusumba branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CNRB0008721 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Canara Bank – Dih Kusumba reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Dih Kusumba branch but serve different purposes.
Can I use IFSC CNRB0008721 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CNRB0008721 to send funds instantly.
Summary
The IFSC code CNRB0008721 belongs to Canara Bank's DIH KUSUMBA branch, located at CANARA BANK, VILL/PO- DIH KUSUMBA, PS - KARMA,DISTT. SHEIKHPURA, PIN 811107 in SHEOHAR, BIHAR. 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.


