Below are the complete branch details for Canara Bank, VALSAD, DIST HQ branch, located in VALVADA, GUJARAT. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is CNRB0003256. 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 CNRB0003256 for Canara Bank – VALSAD, DIST HQ — 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 VALSAD, DIST HQ branch, the IFSC CNRB0003256 breaks down as follows: CNRB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 003256 identifies this particular branch.
About Canara Bank
Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Valsad, Dist HQ branch in Valvada. 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, CNRB0003256.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Valsad, Dist HQ |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0003256 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | CANARA BANK, EKTA BUILDING, NEAR COLLECTOR BUNGLOW, THTHAL ROAD, VALSAD - 396 001, GUJRAT |
| City | Valvada |
| District | Valsad |
| State | Gujarat |
| STD Code | 2632 |
| Phone | 222339 |
About the Valsad, Dist HQ branch
The Valsad, Dist HQ branch of Canara Bank is situated at CANARA BANK, EKTA BUILDING, NEAR COLLECTOR BUNGLOW, THTHAL ROAD, VALSAD - 396 001, GUJRAT. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code CNRB0003256 is used.
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 VALSAD, DIST HQ branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0003256.
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 CNRB0003256, money simply cannot be routed to the VALSAD, DIST HQ branch electronically.
Account types you can open at the Valsad, Dist HQ branch
Once you have an account at Canara Bank – VALSAD, DIST HQ, the IFSC CNRB0003256 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 Valsad, Dist HQ 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 CNRB0003256
How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0003256
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 CNRB0003256 across all three.
NEFT to Canara Bank, VALSAD, DIST HQ using IFSC CNRB0003256
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 CNRB0003256, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – VALSAD, DIST HQ. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC CNRB0003256
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 – VALSAD, DIST HQ, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CNRB0003256 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to Canara Bank VALSAD, DIST HQ (IFSC CNRB0003256)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0003256 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the VALSAD, DIST HQ branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0003256 for Canara Bank – VALSAD, DIST HQ, 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 – CNRB0003256 | Yes – CNRB0003256 | Yes – CNRB0003256 |
For most retail customers crediting the Valsad, Dist HQ 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 CNRB0003256
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 – VALSAD, DIST HQ is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0003256. 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 CNRB0003256 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Valsad, Dist HQ 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 CNRB0003256 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.
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 CNRB0003256 and the account number together uniquely identify the Valsad, Dist HQ branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
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 – VALSAD, DIST HQ:
- The IFSC is exactly CNRB0003256 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 VALSAD, DIST HQ 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.
Reaching the branch
The Valsad, Dist HQ branch sits at CANARA BANK, EKTA BUILDING, NEAR COLLECTOR BUNGLOW, THTHAL ROAD, VALSAD - 396 001, GUJRAT. If you are travelling from outside Valvada, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 2632-222339 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 CNRB0003256 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC CNRB0003256 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 CNRB0003256 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 2632-222339.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Valsad, Dist HQ 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 CNRB0003256 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Canara BankValsad, Dist HQ Branch
CANARA BANK, EKTA BUILDING, NEAR COLLECTOR BUNGLOW, THTHAL ROAD, VALSAD - 396 001, GUJRAT
Valvada, Gujarat
Phone: 2632-222339
IFSC: CNRB0003256
Frequently asked questions
Does Canara Bank Valsad, Dist HQ branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 2632-222339 to confirm.
How do I add Canara Bank Valsad, Dist HQ as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CNRB0003256, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC CNRB0003256 the same for all accounts at Valsad, Dist HQ branch?
Yes. The IFSC CNRB0003256 is shared by every account held at Canara Bank's Valsad, Dist HQ branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the IFSC code of Canara Bank Valsad, Dist HQ branch?
The IFSC code of Canara Bank, Valsad, Dist HQ branch is CNRB0003256. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Where is Canara Bank Valsad, Dist HQ branch located?
Canara Bank's Valsad, Dist HQ branch is located at CANARA BANK, EKTA BUILDING, NEAR COLLECTOR BUNGLOW, THTHAL ROAD, VALSAD - 396 001, GUJRAT, Valvada, Gujarat.
Is IFSC CNRB0003256 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CNRB0003256 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Can I use IFSC CNRB0003256 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CNRB0003256 to send funds instantly.
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 Valsad, Dist HQ branch but serve different purposes.
Final notes
To recap: CNRB0003256 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, VALSAD, DIST HQ branch, in VALVADA, GUJARAT. 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.
