This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Canara Bank, NANDANAM, CHENNAI branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC CNRB0002604 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 NANDANAM, CHENNAI 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, CNRB0002604 is the IFSC of Canara Bank's NANDANAM, CHENNAI branch. The format is fixed: CNRB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 002604 = branch identifier.
Bank profile
Canara Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Nandanam, Chennai branch — IFSC CNRB0002604 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
About the Nandanam, Chennai branch
The Nandanam, Chennai branch of Canara Bank is situated at 96, CHAMIERS ROAD , NANDANAM, CHENNAI - 600 018. 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 CNRB0002604 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Nandanam, Chennai |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0002604 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 96, CHAMIERS ROAD , NANDANAM, CHENNAI - 600 018 |
| City | Chennai |
| District | Chennai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 44 |
| Phone | 24356406 |
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 NANDANAM, CHENNAI of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0002604 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 CNRB0002604 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
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 CNRB0002604 and the account number together uniquely identify the Nandanam, Chennai branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0002604
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 CNRB0002604 across all three.
NEFT to Canara Bank, NANDANAM, CHENNAI using IFSC CNRB0002604
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 CNRB0002604, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – NANDANAM, 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 NANDANAM, CHENNAI
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's NANDANAM, CHENNAI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0002604 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 – NANDANAM, CHENNAI, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0002604 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 CNRB0002604 for Canara Bank – NANDANAM, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – CNRB0002604 | Yes – CNRB0002604 | Yes – CNRB0002604 |
For most retail customers crediting the Nandanam, 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 NANDANAM, CHENNAI branch, the IFSC CNRB0002604 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 Nandanam, Chennai branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0002604 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 CNRB0002604.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Nandanam, 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 CNRB0002604
Online banking and IFSC CNRB0002604
Canara Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the NANDANAM, 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 CNRB0002604 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 Nandanam, Chennai branch sits at 96, CHAMIERS ROAD , NANDANAM, CHENNAI - 600 018. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 44-24356406 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 CNRB0002604 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CNRB0002604
An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Canara Bank – NANDANAM, CHENNAI, double-check for these issues:
- Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit
0, not the letter O. Read carefully. - Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters:
CNRB0002604. - Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
- Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
- Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.
Working hours
Branch counters at Nandanam, 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 CNRB0002604 continue to work without interruption.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0002604 for Canara Bank – NANDANAM, CHENNAI, 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
Canara BankNandanam, Chennai Branch
96, CHAMIERS ROAD , NANDANAM, CHENNAI - 600 018
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 44-24356406
IFSC: CNRB0002604
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC CNRB0002604 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CNRB0002604 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC CNRB0002604 the same for all accounts at Nandanam, Chennai branch?
Yes. The IFSC CNRB0002604 is shared by every account held at Canara Bank's Nandanam, Chennai branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CNRB0002604 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Canara Bank – Nandanam, Chennai reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Nandanam, Chennai branch but serve different purposes.
Does Canara Bank Nandanam, Chennai branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 44-24356406 to confirm.
How do I add Canara Bank Nandanam, Chennai as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CNRB0002604, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Where is Canara Bank Nandanam, Chennai branch located?
Canara Bank's Nandanam, Chennai branch is located at 96, CHAMIERS ROAD , NANDANAM, CHENNAI - 600 018, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
What is the IFSC code of Canara Bank Nandanam, Chennai branch?
The IFSC code of Canara Bank, Nandanam, Chennai branch is CNRB0002604. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Final notes
To recap: CNRB0002604 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, NANDANAM, CHENNAI 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.


