IFSC Code of Canara Bank, D S Market,Main, Amritsar Branch, Punjab

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Canara Bank, D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR branch in AMRITSAR. The 11-digit IFSC CNRB0000166 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Canara Bank at the D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Canara Bank – D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR is CNRB0000166. The first four letters CNRB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000166 map to this branch in AMRITSAR, PUNJAB.

Bank profile

Canara Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The D S Market,Main, Amritsar branch — IFSC CNRB0000166 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Amritsar, Punjab.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at 18-20, DHARAM SINGH MARKET, GOLDEN TEMPLE ROAD AMRITSAR 143001. It serves the Amritsar region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Canara Bank. The IFSC CNRB0000166 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0000166 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 CNRB0000166 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the D S Market,Main, Amritsar branch

Once you have an account at Canara Bank – D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR, the IFSC CNRB0000166 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Banking services available

The D S Market,Main, Amritsar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 183-2532900.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC CNRB0000166

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0000166

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 CNRB0000166 across all three.

How to use IFSC CNRB0000166 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR 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 CNRB0000166.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC CNRB0000166

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Canara Bank – D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CNRB0000166 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Canara Bank D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR (IFSC CNRB0000166)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0000166 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to D S Market,Main, Amritsar

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC CNRB0000166:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR is still linked to IFSC CNRB0000166.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Canara Bank's D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR branch, the IFSC CNRB0000166 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Online banking and IFSC CNRB0000166

Canara Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC CNRB0000166 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the D S Market,Main, Amritsar branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0000166 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to Canara Bank – D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0000166 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Canara Bank as the bank name and D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

How to reach the D S Market,Main, Amritsar branch

The branch is located at 18-20, DHARAM SINGH MARKET, GOLDEN TEMPLE ROAD AMRITSAR 143001, which puts it inside Amritsar, the broader Amritsar district, and the state of Punjab. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Canara Bank D S Market,Main, Amritsar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CNRB0000166 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 183-2532900 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC CNRB0000166 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CNRB0000166 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm CNRB0000166 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 183-2532900.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The D S Market,Main, Amritsar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CNRB0000166, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CNRB0000166 belongs to Canara Bank's D S MARKET,MAIN, AMRITSAR branch, located at 18-20, DHARAM SINGH MARKET, GOLDEN TEMPLE ROAD AMRITSAR 143001 in AMRITSAR, PUNJAB. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.