SWIFT Code CNRBINBBCBB — CANARA BANK, BANGALORE

About SWIFT Code CNRBINBBCBB — CANARA BANK, BANGALORE

SWIFT code CNRBINBBCBB is the official 11-character branch-specific BIC (Bank Identifier Code) for CANARA BANK in BANGALORE, India. Standardised under ISO 9362 and maintained by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), this code is used exclusively for cross-border wire transfers and is recognised by financial institutions in over 200 countries.

This code must be provided to the sender when receiving money from abroad, and is required by CANARA BANK for all outward international remittances from BANGALORE. Without the correct SWIFT code, international transfers to or from this branch cannot be processed.

How to Read SWIFT Code CNRBINBBCBB

The code CNRBINBBCBB follows the ISO 9362 standard and breaks down as follows:

When to Use SWIFT Code CNRBINBBCBB

Receiving International Wire Transfers

To receive money from abroad at your CANARA BANK account in BANGALORE, share SWIFT code CNRBINBBCBB with the sender along with your full account number, your name as on the account, and the branch address.

NRI Remittances

Non-Resident Indians sending money to NRO/NRE accounts at CANARA BANK, BANGALORE must provide SWIFT code CNRBINBBCBB. Major remittance platforms — including Wise, Remitly, Western Union, and MoneyGram — use this code to route transfers accurately.

Trade Finance and Foreign Payments

Importers and exporters using CANARA BANK in BANGALORE rely on SWIFT code CNRBINBBCBB for letters of credit, bank guarantees, and foreign currency settlements.

SWIFT Code vs IFSC vs MICR vs BSR — Key Differences

Need the IFSC code for domestic NEFT, RTGS, or UPI transfers? View the IFSC code for CANARA BANK →

For cheque clearing or NACH mandates, use the MICR code for CANARA BANK →

For TDS challan deposits, find the BSR code for CANARA BANK →

How SWIFT Code CNRBINBBCBB Routes an International Transfer

1. Initiation: The sender provides SWIFT code CNRBINBBCBB and account number to their bank.
2. Validation: The sending bank validates the BIC against the SWIFT registry.
3. Routing: An MT103 SWIFT message is transmitted through the network to CANARA BANK.
4. Correspondent bank (if needed): An intermediary bank may relay the transfer, adding 1–2 business days.
5. Credit: CANARA BANK receives the SWIFT message and credits the account. Total time: 1–5 business days.

Common Mistakes When Using SWIFT Code CNRBINBBCBB

• Spaces or lowercase letters — Always enter CNRBINBBCBB uppercase with no spaces.
• Using the wrong city — This code is for BANGALORE only.
• Truncating to 8 characters — When 11 characters are required, always use the full code.
• Using SWIFT for domestic transfers — Use the IFSC code for any transfer within India.

Data Accuracy

BankZop sources SWIFT/BIC data from publicly available banking registries and official disclosures, updated regularly. For the highest-stakes transactions, always confirm CNRBINBBCBB directly with CANARA BANK's BANGALORE branch or via the SWIFT BIC Directory.