IFSC Code of Capital Small Finance Bank Limited, Kanakwal Branch, Punjab

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Capital Small Finance Bank Limited, KANAKWAL branch in KANAKWAL. The 11-digit IFSC CLBL0000162 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Capital Small Finance Bank Limited at the KANAKWAL location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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 Capital Small Finance Bank Limited's KANAKWAL branch, the IFSC CLBL0000162 breaks down as follows: CLBL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000162 identifies this particular branch.

About Capital Small Finance Bank Limited

Capital Small Finance Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kanakwal branch in Kanakwal. 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, CLBL0000162.

About this branch

The branch is located at KALIANWALI ROAD,KANAKWAL - 151301,TEHSIL TALWANDI SABO. It serves the Kanakwal region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Capital Small Finance Bank Limited. The IFSC CLBL0000162 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Capital Small Finance Bank Limited 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 KANAKWAL of Capital Small Finance Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CLBL0000162 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 CLBL0000162 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 Capital Small Finance Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC CLBL0000162 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kanakwal branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CLBL0000162

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 CLBL0000162 across all three.

NEFT to Capital Small Finance Bank Limited, KANAKWAL using IFSC CLBL0000162

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 CLBL0000162, and confirm that the system picks up Capital Small Finance Bank Limited – KANAKWAL. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KANAKWAL

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Capital Small Finance Bank Limited's KANAKWAL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CLBL0000162 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Capital Small Finance Bank Limited – KANAKWAL, use IMPS. With IFSC CLBL0000162 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CLBL0000162 for Capital Small Finance Bank Limited – KANAKWAL, 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 Kanakwal 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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Capital Small Finance Bank Limited's KANAKWAL branch, the IFSC CLBL0000162 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Account types you can open at the Kanakwal branch

Once you have an account at Capital Small Finance Bank Limited – KANAKWAL, the IFSC CLBL0000162 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 Kanakwal branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 181-5050759.

• 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 CLBL0000162

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kanakwal 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 CLBL0000162 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 Kanakwal branch sits at KALIANWALI ROAD,KANAKWAL - 151301,TEHSIL TALWANDI SABO. If you are travelling from outside Kanakwal, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 181-5050759 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 CLBL0000162 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 Capital Small Finance Bank Limited – KANAKWAL:

• The IFSC is exactly CLBL0000162 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Capital Small Finance Bank Limited as the bank name and KANAKWAL 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.

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 Kanakwal branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CLBL0000162, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC CLBL0000162 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 CLBL0000162 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 181-5050759.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CLBL0000162 belongs to Capital Small Finance Bank Limited's KANAKWAL branch, located at KALIANWALI ROAD,KANAKWAL - 151301,TEHSIL TALWANDI SABO in KANAKWAL, PUNJAB. 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.