SWIFT/BIC code CNRBINBBMTC
CNRBINBBMTC belongs to Canara Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CNRBINBBMTC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CNRBINBB |
| Branch code | MTC |
| Bank | Canara Bank |
| Branch | Chennai Thambu Chetty Street |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- MTC 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 CNRBINBBMTC?
CNRBINBBMTC is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chennai Thambu Chetty Street, part 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 in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has Canara Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 188 SWIFT/BIC codes for Canara Bank in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Canara Bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Canara Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CNRBINBBMTC, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use CNRBINBB instead of CNRBINBBMTC?
CNRBINBB is the main office of Canara Bank, while CNRBINBBMTC is Chennai Thambu Chetty Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use CNRBINBBMTC if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of CNRBINBBMTC stand for?
CNRB is the institution code of Canara Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and MTC identifies the branch Chennai Thambu Chetty Street.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.