IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Fatehgarh Churian Branch, Punjab

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's FATEHGARH CHURIAN branch in FATEHGARH CHURIAN, PUNJAB. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0003549 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 FATEHGARH CHURIAN branch, the IFSC CNRB0003549 breaks down as follows: CNRB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 003549 identifies this particular branch.

About Canara Bank

Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Fatehgarh Churian branch in Fatehgarh Churian. 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, CNRB0003549.

Branch details at a glance

About the Fatehgarh Churian branch

The Fatehgarh Churian branch of Canara Bank is situated at CANARA BANK, AJNALA ROAD, NEAR BUS STAND,FATEHGARH CHURIAN,TEH -BATALA,DIST-GURDASPUR. 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 CNRB0003549 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 FATEHGARH CHURIAN of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0003549 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 CNRB0003549 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 Fatehgarh Churian branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0003549 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 CNRB0003549.

Banking services available

The Fatehgarh Churian branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 1871-256248.

• 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 CNRB0003549

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0003549

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 CNRB0003549 across all three.

How to use IFSC CNRB0003549 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's FATEHGARH CHURIAN 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 CNRB0003549.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as FATEHGARH CHURIAN.
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 FATEHGARH CHURIAN

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's FATEHGARH CHURIAN branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0003549 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Canara Bank FATEHGARH CHURIAN (IFSC CNRB0003549)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0003549 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the FATEHGARH CHURIAN branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Fatehgarh Churian

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 CNRB0003549:

• 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 FATEHGARH CHURIAN is still linked to IFSC CNRB0003549.

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.

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 FATEHGARH CHURIAN branch, the IFSC CNRB0003549 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Fatehgarh Churian 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 CNRB0003549 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Fatehgarh Churian branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0003549 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CNRB0003549

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 – FATEHGARH CHURIAN, 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: CNRB0003549.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Fatehgarh Churian branch sits at CANARA BANK, AJNALA ROAD, NEAR BUS STAND,FATEHGARH CHURIAN,TEH -BATALA,DIST-GURDASPUR. If you are travelling from outside Fatehgarh Churian, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 1871-256248 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 CNRB0003549 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0003549 for Canara Bank – FATEHGARH CHURIAN, 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 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 Fatehgarh Churian branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CNRB0003549, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CNRB0003549 belongs to Canara Bank's FATEHGARH CHURIAN branch, located at CANARA BANK, AJNALA ROAD, NEAR BUS STAND,FATEHGARH CHURIAN,TEH… in FATEHGARH CHURIAN, PUNJAB. 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.