IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Padappai Ii Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's PADAPPAI II branch in KANCHEEPURAM, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0016498 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 PADAPPAI II branch, the IFSC CNRB0016498 breaks down as follows: CNRB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 016498 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 Padappai Ii branch in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code CNRB0016498 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at BALAJI ANNEXUE HAJIYA NAGAR VANDALUR WALLAJAHBAD MAIN ROAD PADAPPAI KANCHEEPURAM TAMILNADU 601301. It serves the Kancheepuram 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 CNRB0016498 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 PADAPPAI II branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0016498.

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 CNRB0016498, money simply cannot be routed to the PADAPPAI II branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Padappai Ii branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0016498 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 CNRB0016498.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Padappai Ii 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 CNRB0016498

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0016498

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 CNRB0016498 across all three.

NEFT to Canara Bank, PADAPPAI II using IFSC CNRB0016498

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 CNRB0016498, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – PADAPPAI II. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to PADAPPAI II

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's PADAPPAI II branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0016498 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Canara Bank PADAPPAI II (IFSC CNRB0016498)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0016498 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PADAPPAI II branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0016498 for Canara Bank – PADAPPAI II, 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 Padappai Ii 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 PADAPPAI II branch, the IFSC CNRB0016498 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 CNRB0016498

Canara Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PADAPPAI II 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 CNRB0016498 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 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 CNRB0016498 and the account number together uniquely identify the Padappai Ii 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 CNRB0016498

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 – PADAPPAI II, 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: CNRB0016498.
• 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.

How to reach the Padappai Ii branch

The branch is located at BALAJI ANNEXUE HAJIYA NAGAR VANDALUR WALLAJAHBAD MAIN ROAD PADAPPAI KANCHEEPURAM TAMILNADU 601301, which puts it inside Kancheepuram, the broader Kancheepuram district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Canara Bank Padappai Ii branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CNRB0016498 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC CNRB0016498 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CNRB0016498 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 CNRB0016498 by:

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

Working hours

Branch counters at Padappai Ii 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 CNRB0016498 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CNRB0016498 belongs to Canara Bank's PADAPPAI II branch, located at BALAJI ANNEXUE HAJIYA NAGAR VANDALUR WALLAJAHBAD MAIN ROAD PADAPPAI… in KANCHEEPURAM, 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.