IFSC Code of Canara Bank, G K M Colony, Chennai Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Canara Bank, G K M COLONY, CHENNAI branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CNRB0008628. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the G K M COLONY, CHENNAI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CNRB0008628 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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 – G K M COLONY, CHENNAI is CNRB0008628. The first four letters CNRB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 008628 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.

About Canara Bank

Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the G K M Colony, Chennai branch in Chennai. 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, CNRB0008628.

Branch details at a glance

About the G K M Colony, Chennai branch

The G K M Colony, Chennai branch of Canara Bank is situated at TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES,VADAPALANI, CHENNAI-600016. 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 CNRB0008628 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 G K M COLONY, CHENNAI of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0008628 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 CNRB0008628 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the G K M Colony, Chennai branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0008628 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 CNRB0008628.

Products and services

Customers walking into the G K M Colony, Chennai 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 CNRB0008628

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0008628

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 CNRB0008628 across all three.

NEFT to Canara Bank, G K M COLONY, CHENNAI using IFSC CNRB0008628

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 CNRB0008628, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – G K M COLONY, CHENNAI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to G K M COLONY, CHENNAI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's G K M COLONY, CHENNAI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0008628 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 – G K M COLONY, CHENNAI, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0008628 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 CNRB0008628 for Canara Bank – G K M COLONY, CHENNAI, 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 G K M Colony, Chennai 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 G K M COLONY, CHENNAI branch, the IFSC CNRB0008628 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 CNRB0008628

Canara Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the G K M COLONY, CHENNAI 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 CNRB0008628 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 G K M Colony, Chennai branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0008628 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 – G K M COLONY, CHENNAI:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0008628 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 G K M COLONY, CHENNAI 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 G K M Colony, Chennai branch sits at TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES,VADAPALANI, CHENNAI-600016. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 44-25508628 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 CNRB0008628 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CNRB0008628 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 CNRB0008628 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 44-25508628.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at G K M Colony, Chennai 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 CNRB0008628 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CNRB0008628 belongs to Canara Bank's G K M COLONY, CHENNAI branch, located at TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES,VADAPALANI, CHENNAI-600016 in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. 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.