SWIFT/BIC code CNRBINBBCDB

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

CNRBINBBCDB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCNRBINBBCDB
8-character codeCNRBINBB
Branch codeCDB
BankCanara Bank
BranchKolkata Brabourne Road Branch
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

The way the Canara Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
CDB 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 BIC CNRBINBBCDB?

The code CNRBINBBCDB belongs to Kolkata Brabourne Road Branch, part of Canara Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Canara Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 188 SWIFT/BIC codes for Canara Bank in India. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in CNRBINBBCDB mean?

CNRB is the institution code of Canara Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and CDB identifies the branch Kolkata Brabourne Road Branch.

Can I use CNRBINBB instead of CNRBINBBCDB?

CNRBINBB is the head office of Canara Bank, while CNRBINBBCDB points to Kolkata Brabourne Road Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CNRBINBBCDB.

What happens if I enter CNRBINBBCDB with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CNRBINBBCDB with the recipient before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Canara Bank in India?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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