IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Chennai Thyagaraya Nagar Ii Branch, Tamil Nadu

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Canara Bank, CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC CNRB0016003 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 CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II 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.

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, CNRB0016003 is the IFSC of Canara Bank's CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II branch. The format is fixed: CNRB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 016003 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Canara Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Chennai Thyagaraya Nagar Ii branch — IFSC CNRB0016003 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

About this branch

The branch is located at 9 AND 10 SIR THYAGARAYA ROAD THYAGARAYA NAGAR CHENNAI 600017. It serves the Chennai 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 CNRB0016003 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0016003 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 CNRB0016003 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Chennai Thyagaraya Nagar Ii branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0016003 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0016003

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 CNRB0016003 across all three.

NEFT to Canara Bank, CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II using IFSC CNRB0016003

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 CNRB0016003, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0016003 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 – CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0016003 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Chennai Thyagaraya Nagar Ii

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 CNRB0016003:

• 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 CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II is still linked to IFSC CNRB0016003.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC CNRB0016003

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 – CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0016003. 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 CNRB0016003 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Chennai Thyagaraya Nagar Ii branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0016003 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 CNRB0016003.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Chennai Thyagaraya Nagar Ii 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 CNRB0016003

Online banking and IFSC CNRB0016003

Canara Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II 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 CNRB0016003 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.

Reaching the branch

The Chennai Thyagaraya Nagar Ii branch sits at 9 AND 10 SIR THYAGARAYA ROAD THYAGARAYA NAGAR CHENNAI 600017. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 CNRB0016003 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 – CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0016003 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 CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II 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.

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 Chennai Thyagaraya Nagar Ii branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CNRB0016003, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0016003 for Canara Bank – CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II, 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.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: CNRB0016003 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, CHENNAI THYAGARAYA NAGAR II branch, in CHENNAI, 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.