IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Sector Nineteen,Chandigarh Branch, Chandigarh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's SECTOR NINETEEN,CHANDIGARH branch in CHANDIGARH, CHANDIGARH. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0002479 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.

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 – SECTOR NINETEEN,CHANDIGARH is CNRB0002479. The first four letters CNRB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002479 map to this branch in CHANDIGARH, CHANDIGARH.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Canara Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Sector Nineteen,Chandigarh branch in Chandigarh, Chandigarh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CNRB0002479 for all electronic settlement.

Sector Nineteen,Chandigarh branch overview

Located at SCF NO.29, SECTOR-19 D, CHANDIGARH 160 019,, the Sector Nineteen,Chandigarh branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CNRB0002479 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how Canara Bank's SECTOR NINETEEN,CHANDIGARH branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0002479.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC CNRB0002479, money simply cannot be routed to the SECTOR NINETEEN,CHANDIGARH branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0002479

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 CNRB0002479 across all three.

How to use IFSC CNRB0002479 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's SECTOR NINETEEN,CHANDIGARH 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 CNRB0002479.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as SECTOR NINETEEN,CHANDIGARH.
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 CNRB0002479

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 – SECTOR NINETEEN,CHANDIGARH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CNRB0002479 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Canara Bank – SECTOR NINETEEN,CHANDIGARH, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0002479 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0002479 for Canara Bank – SECTOR NINETEEN,CHANDIGARH, 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 Sector Nineteen,Chandigarh 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 CNRB0002479

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 – SECTOR NINETEEN,CHANDIGARH is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0002479. 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 CNRB0002479 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Sector Nineteen,Chandigarh branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0002479 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 CNRB0002479.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Sector Nineteen,Chandigarh 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 CNRB0002479

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 CNRB0002479 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sector Nineteen,Chandigarh branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC CNRB0002479

Canara Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SECTOR NINETEEN,CHANDIGARH 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 CNRB0002479 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.

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 – SECTOR NINETEEN,CHANDIGARH:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0002479 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 SECTOR NINETEEN,CHANDIGARH 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.

Reaching the branch

The Sector Nineteen,Chandigarh branch sits at SCF NO.29, SECTOR-19 D, CHANDIGARH 160 019,. If you are travelling from outside Chandigarh, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 172-2543993 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 CNRB0002479 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0002479 for Canara Bank – SECTOR NINETEEN,CHANDIGARH, 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 Sector Nineteen,Chandigarh 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 CNRB0002479 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CNRB0002479 belongs to Canara Bank's SECTOR NINETEEN,CHANDIGARH branch, located at SCF NO.29, SECTOR-19 D, CHANDIGARH 160 019, in CHANDIGARH, CHANDIGARH. 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.