IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Thiruvananthapuram Local Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's THIRUVANANTHAPURAM LOCAL branch in TRIVENDRUM, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0014002 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 – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM LOCAL is CNRB0014002. The first four letters CNRB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 014002 map to this branch in TRIVENDRUM, KERALA.

About the bank

Canara Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Thiruvananthapuram Local branch in Trivendrum, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CNRB0014002 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at ELANKATH COMMERCIAL COMPLEX OPP S L THEATRES OVERBRIDGE THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 001. It serves the Trivendrum 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 CNRB0014002 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM LOCAL of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0014002 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 CNRB0014002 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Thiruvananthapuram Local branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0014002 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0014002

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 CNRB0014002 across all three.

How to use IFSC CNRB0014002 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's THIRUVANANTHAPURAM LOCAL 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 CNRB0014002.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as THIRUVANANTHAPURAM LOCAL.
5. 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 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM LOCAL

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's THIRUVANANTHAPURAM LOCAL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0014002 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Canara Bank THIRUVANANTHAPURAM LOCAL (IFSC CNRB0014002)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0014002 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the THIRUVANANTHAPURAM LOCAL branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0014002 for Canara Bank – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM LOCAL, 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 Thiruvananthapuram Local 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 CNRB0014002

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 – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM LOCAL is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0014002. 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 CNRB0014002 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Thiruvananthapuram Local branch

Once you have an account at Canara Bank – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM LOCAL, the IFSC CNRB0014002 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.

Banking services available

The Thiruvananthapuram Local 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 CNRB0014002

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Thiruvananthapuram Local 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 CNRB0014002 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 Thiruvananthapuram Local branch sits at ELANKATH COMMERCIAL COMPLEX OPP S L THEATRES OVERBRIDGE THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695 001. If you are travelling from outside Trivendrum, 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 CNRB0014002 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 – THIRUVANANTHAPURAM LOCAL:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0014002 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 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM LOCAL 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 Thiruvananthapuram Local 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 CNRB0014002 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC CNRB0014002 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 CNRB0014002 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

Summary

The IFSC code CNRB0014002 belongs to Canara Bank's THIRUVANANTHAPURAM LOCAL branch, located at ELANKATH COMMERCIAL COMPLEX OPP S L THEATRES OVERBRIDGE THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 695… in TRIVENDRUM, KERALA. 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.