IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Pulichenkkadu Kaikatti Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's PULICHENKKADU KAIKATTI branch in ALANGUDI, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0003988 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, CNRB0003988 is the IFSC of Canara Bank's PULICHENKKADU KAIKATTI branch. The format is fixed: CNRB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 003988 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Canara Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Pulichenkkadu Kaikatti branch — IFSC CNRB0003988 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Alangudi, Tamil Nadu.

About the Pulichenkkadu Kaikatti branch

The Pulichenkkadu Kaikatti branch of Canara Bank is situated at CANARA BANK, 988/6 PUDUKKOTTAI MAIN ROAD, PULICHENKADU KAIKATTI L N PURAM 622304 ANAVAYAL POST ALANDUDI TALUK PUDUKOTTAI DISTRICT. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code CNRB0003988 is used.

Why every Canara Bank branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including PULICHENKKADU KAIKATTI of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0003988 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC CNRB0003988 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0003988

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC CNRB0003988 across all three.

How to use IFSC CNRB0003988 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's PULICHENKKADU KAIKATTI branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CNRB0003988.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as PULICHENKKADU KAIKATTI.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to PULICHENKKADU KAIKATTI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's PULICHENKKADU KAIKATTI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0003988 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Canara Bank PULICHENKKADU KAIKATTI (IFSC CNRB0003988)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0003988 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PULICHENKKADU KAIKATTI branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0003988 for Canara Bank – PULICHENKKADU KAIKATTI, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Pulichenkkadu Kaikatti branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

UPI payments and IFSC CNRB0003988

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at Canara Bank – PULICHENKKADU KAIKATTI is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0003988. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.

If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC CNRB0003988 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Pulichenkkadu Kaikatti branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0003988 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Canara Bank, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains CNRB0003988.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Pulichenkkadu Kaikatti branch can access most of Canara Bank's standard product suite, including:

• Account opening – savings, current, NRI, salary
• Term deposits and recurring deposits
• Retail and small-business loans
• Insurance and mutual-fund tie-ups
• Locker, safe deposit and ATM card services
• Online and mobile banking activation
• Electronic transfers via IFSC CNRB0003988

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Canara Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC CNRB0003988 and the account number together uniquely identify the Pulichenkkadu Kaikatti branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Pulichenkkadu Kaikatti branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC CNRB0003988 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CNRB0003988

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Canara Bank – PULICHENKKADU KAIKATTI, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: CNRB0003988.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

Reaching the branch

The Pulichenkkadu Kaikatti branch sits at CANARA BANK, 988/6 PUDUKKOTTAI MAIN ROAD, PULICHENKADU KAIKATTI L N PURAM 622304 ANAVAYAL POST ALANDUDI TALUK PUDUKOTTAI DISTRICT. If you are travelling from outside Alangudi, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4373-272050 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC CNRB0003988 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0003988 for Canara Bank – PULICHENKKADU KAIKATTI, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Working hours

Branch counters at Pulichenkkadu Kaikatti are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to CNRB0003988 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CNRB0003988 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, PULICHENKKADU KAIKATTI branch, in ALANGUDI, TAMIL NADU. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.