SWIFT/BIC code CNRBINBBCBK

CNRBINBBCBK belongs to Canara Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

CNRBINBBCBK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCNRBINBBCBK
8-character codeCNRBINBB
Branch codeCBK
BankCanara Bank
BranchPrime Corporate Branch
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

The way the Canara Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

CNRB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
IN Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
BB Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
CBK Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code CNRBINBBCBK?

The code CNRBINBBCBK belongs to Prime Corporate Branch, part of Canara Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Does Canara Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 188 SWIFT/BIC codes for Canara Bank in India. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use CNRBINBBCBK with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CNRBINBBCBK with the recipient before sending.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Canara Bank?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code CNRBINBBCBK, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

Can I use CNRBINBB instead of CNRBINBBCBK?

CNRBINBB points to the head office of Canara Bank, while CNRBINBBCBK points to Prime Corporate Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CNRBINBBCBK.

What do the letters in CNRBINBBCBK stand for?

CNRB is the institution code of Canara Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and CBK identifies the branch Prime Corporate Branch.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.