If you are searching for the IFSC code of Canara Bank, KOLLAPALLI branch in GUDALUR, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CNRB0005373. 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 KOLLAPALLI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CNRB0005373 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.
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, CNRB0005373 is the IFSC of Canara Bank's KOLLAPALLI branch. The format is fixed: CNRB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 005373 = branch identifier.
About Canara Bank
Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kollapalli branch in Gudalur. 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, CNRB0005373.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kollapalli |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0005373 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | KOLLAPALLI AYYANKOIL ROAD PANDALUR TK, NILGIRIS 643253 |
| City | Gudalur |
| District | Nilgiris |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 4262 |
| Phone | 224770 |
About this branch
The branch is located at KOLLAPALLI AYYANKOIL ROAD PANDALUR TK, NILGIRIS 643253. It serves the Gudalur 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 CNRB0005373 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 KOLLAPALLI of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0005373 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 CNRB0005373 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Account types you can open at the Kollapalli branch
Once you have an account at Canara Bank – KOLLAPALLI, the IFSC CNRB0005373 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:
- Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
- Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
- Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
- NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
- Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
- Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
- Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.
Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Kollapalli 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 CNRB0005373
How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0005373
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 CNRB0005373 across all three.
How to use IFSC CNRB0005373 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's KOLLAPALLI 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CNRB0005373.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as KOLLAPALLI.
- 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 KOLLAPALLI
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's KOLLAPALLI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0005373 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 – KOLLAPALLI, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0005373 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 CNRB0005373 for Canara Bank – KOLLAPALLI, 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 – CNRB0005373 | Yes – CNRB0005373 | Yes – CNRB0005373 |
For most retail customers crediting the Kollapalli 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 CNRB0005373
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 – KOLLAPALLI is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0005373. 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 CNRB0005373 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kollapalli 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 CNRB0005373 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 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 CNRB0005373 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kollapalli branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CNRB0005373
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 – KOLLAPALLI, 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:
CNRB0005373. - 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 Kollapalli branch sits at KOLLAPALLI AYYANKOIL ROAD PANDALUR TK, NILGIRIS 643253. If you are travelling from outside Gudalur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4262-224770 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 CNRB0005373 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC CNRB0005373 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 CNRB0005373 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 4262-224770.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Kollapalli 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 CNRB0005373 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Canara BankKollapalli Branch
KOLLAPALLI AYYANKOIL ROAD PANDALUR TK, NILGIRIS 643253
Gudalur, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 4262-224770
IFSC: CNRB0005373
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number of Canara Bank Kollapalli branch?
You can reach the branch at 4262-224770 during regular banking hours.
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 Kollapalli branch but serve different purposes.
Where is Canara Bank Kollapalli branch located?
Canara Bank's Kollapalli branch is located at KOLLAPALLI AYYANKOIL ROAD PANDALUR TK, NILGIRIS 643253, Gudalur, Tamil Nadu.
How do I add Canara Bank Kollapalli as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CNRB0005373, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CNRB0005373 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Canara Bank – Kollapalli reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC CNRB0005373 the same for all accounts at Kollapalli branch?
Yes. The IFSC CNRB0005373 is shared by every account held at Canara Bank's Kollapalli branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Does Canara Bank Kollapalli branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 4262-224770 to confirm.
Final notes
To recap: CNRB0005373 is the IFSC code of Canara Bank, KOLLAPALLI branch, in GUDALUR, 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.
