SWIFT/BIC code CNRBINBBMDL
CNRBINBBMDL belongs to Canara Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CNRBINBBMDL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CNRBINBB |
| Branch code | MDL |
| Bank | Canara Bank |
| Branch | Chennai Thousand Lights Branch |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- MDL 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 uses SWIFT code CNRBINBBMDL?
CNRBINBBMDL identifies Chennai Thousand Lights Branch, a unit of Canara Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Canara Bank?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of CNRBINBBMDL stand for?
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 MDL identifies the department Chennai Thousand Lights Branch.
What happens if I enter CNRBINBBMDL incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CNRBINBBMDL against the details from Canara Bank before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Canara Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CNRBINBBMDL, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.