SWIFT/BIC code CNRBINBBCNS

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

CNRBINBBCNS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCNRBINBBCNS
8-character codeCNRBINBB
Branch codeCNS
BankCanara Bank
BranchKolkata N S Road
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

The way the Canara Bank SWIFT/BIC works

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.
CNS 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

What bank is behind SWIFT code CNRBINBBCNS?

CNRBINBBCNS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kolkata N S Road, a branch or department of Canara Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use CNRBINBBCNS incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CNRBINBBCNS against the details from Canara Bank before sending.

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 does each part of CNRBINBBCNS mean?

CNRB is the bank code of Canara Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and CNS is the code of the branch Kolkata N S Road.

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

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CNRBINBBCNS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

How long does it take to send money to Canara Bank in India?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

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