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SWIFT/BIC code CNRBINBBNIT

CNRBINBBNIT belongs to Canara Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.

CNRBINBBNIT

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCNRBINBBNIT
8-character codeCNRBINBB
Branch codeNIT
BankCanara Bank
BranchNational Institute of Ocean Technology
CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

How 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.
NIT 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 CNRBINBBNIT?

CNRBINBBNIT identifies National Institute of Ocean Technology, a unit of Canara Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use CNRBINBB instead of CNRBINBBNIT?

CNRBINBB is the head office of Canara Bank, while CNRBINBBNIT points to National Institute of Ocean Technology. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CNRBINBBNIT.

Has Canara Bank got other 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 happens if I enter CNRBINBBNIT incorrectly?

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

What do the letters in CNRBINBBNIT 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 NIT is the code of the branch National Institute of Ocean Technology.

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