IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Perambur Barracks Road,Chennai Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,CHENNAI branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0000970 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.

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 PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,CHENNAI branch, the IFSC CNRB0000970 breaks down as follows: CNRB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000970 identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

Canara Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Perambur Barracks Road,Chennai branch in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CNRB0000970 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

Perambur Barracks Road,Chennai branch overview

Located at 147, PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,, CHENNAI 600 007, ,, the Perambur Barracks Road,Chennai branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CNRB0000970 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 PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,CHENNAI branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0000970.

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 CNRB0000970, money simply cannot be routed to the PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,CHENNAI branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Perambur Barracks Road,Chennai branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0000970 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 CNRB0000970.

Banking services available

The Perambur Barracks Road,Chennai branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 44-26626519.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC CNRB0000970

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0000970

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 CNRB0000970 across all three.

How to use IFSC CNRB0000970 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,CHENNAI 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 CNRB0000970.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,CHENNAI.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,CHENNAI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,CHENNAI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0000970 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Canara Bank PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,CHENNAI (IFSC CNRB0000970)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0000970 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,CHENNAI branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0000970 for Canara Bank – PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,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 Perambur Barracks Road,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.

UPI payments and IFSC CNRB0000970

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 – PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,CHENNAI is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0000970. 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 CNRB0000970 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC CNRB0000970

Canara Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,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 CNRB0000970 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 Perambur Barracks Road,Chennai branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0000970 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 – PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,CHENNAI:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0000970 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 PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,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 Perambur Barracks Road,Chennai branch sits at 147, PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,, CHENNAI 600 007, ,. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 44-26626519 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 CNRB0000970 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CNRB0000970 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 CNRB0000970 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 44-26626519.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Perambur Barracks Road,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 CNRB0000970 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CNRB0000970 belongs to Canara Bank's PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,CHENNAI branch, located at 147, PERAMBUR BARRACKS ROAD,, CHENNAI 600 007, , 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.