IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Sector Seventeen C Main, Chandigarh Branch, Chandigarh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Canara Bank, SECTOR SEVENTEEN C MAIN, CHANDIGARH branch in CHANDIGARH. The 11-digit IFSC CNRB0000385 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 SECTOR SEVENTEEN C MAIN, CHANDIGARH 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.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Canara Bank's SECTOR SEVENTEEN C MAIN, CHANDIGARH branch, the IFSC CNRB0000385 breaks down as follows: CNRB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000385 identifies this particular branch.

About Canara Bank

Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Sector Seventeen C Main, Chandigarh branch in Chandigarh. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, CNRB0000385.

Sector Seventeen C Main, Chandigarh branch overview

Located at SCO 117 -119, SECTOR 17 C CHANDIGARH 160022, the Sector Seventeen C Main, 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 CNRB0000385 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 SEVENTEEN C MAIN, CHANDIGARH branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0000385.

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 CNRB0000385, money simply cannot be routed to the SECTOR SEVENTEEN C MAIN, CHANDIGARH branch electronically.

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 CNRB0000385 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sector Seventeen C Main, Chandigarh branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0000385

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 CNRB0000385 across all three.

NEFT to Canara Bank, SECTOR SEVENTEEN C MAIN, CHANDIGARH using IFSC CNRB0000385

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC CNRB0000385, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – SECTOR SEVENTEEN C MAIN, CHANDIGARH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SECTOR SEVENTEEN C MAIN, CHANDIGARH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's SECTOR SEVENTEEN C MAIN, CHANDIGARH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0000385 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Canara Bank – SECTOR SEVENTEEN C MAIN, CHANDIGARH, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0000385 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 CNRB0000385 for Canara Bank – SECTOR SEVENTEEN C MAIN, 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 Seventeen C Main, 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.

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 SECTOR SEVENTEEN C MAIN, CHANDIGARH branch, the IFSC CNRB0000385 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Sector Seventeen C Main, Chandigarh branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0000385 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 CNRB0000385.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Sector Seventeen C Main, 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 CNRB0000385

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Sector Seventeen C Main, Chandigarh 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 CNRB0000385 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.

Reaching the branch

The Sector Seventeen C Main, Chandigarh branch sits at SCO 117 -119, SECTOR 17 C CHANDIGARH 160022. If you are travelling from outside Chandigarh, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 172-2704604 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 CNRB0000385 and your account number.

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 SEVENTEEN C MAIN, CHANDIGARH:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0000385 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 SEVENTEEN C MAIN, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Sector Seventeen C Main, 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 CNRB0000385 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC CNRB0000385 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 CNRB0000385 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 172-2704604.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CNRB0000385 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, SECTOR SEVENTEEN C MAIN, CHANDIGARH branch, in CHANDIGARH, CHANDIGARH. 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.