IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Nattalam Branch, Tamil Nadu

Below are the complete branch details for Canara Bank, NATTALAM branch, located in NATTALAM, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is CNRB0001693. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case CNRB0001693 for Canara Bank – NATTALAM — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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, CNRB0001693 is the IFSC of Canara Bank's NATTALAM branch. The format is fixed: CNRB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001693 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Canara Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Nattalam branch — IFSC CNRB0001693 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Nattalam, Tamil Nadu.

Branch details at a glance

About the Nattalam branch

The Nattalam branch of Canara Bank is situated at AMIRTHA VILAS, , 4/30, D MAIN ROAD, , NATTALAM, KANYAKUMARI DIST, TAMIL NADU - 629195. 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 CNRB0001693 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 NATTALAM of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0001693 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 CNRB0001693 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 Nattalam branch

Once you have an account at Canara Bank – NATTALAM, the IFSC CNRB0001693 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.

Banking services available

The Nattalam branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 4651-270041.

• 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 CNRB0001693

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0001693

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 CNRB0001693 across all three.

How to use IFSC CNRB0001693 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's NATTALAM 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 CNRB0001693.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as NATTALAM.
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 NATTALAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's NATTALAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0001693 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Canara Bank NATTALAM (IFSC CNRB0001693)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0001693 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the NATTALAM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Nattalam

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 CNRB0001693:

• 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 NATTALAM is still linked to IFSC CNRB0001693.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC CNRB0001693

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 – NATTALAM is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0001693. 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 CNRB0001693 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC CNRB0001693

Canara Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the NATTALAM 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 CNRB0001693 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 Nattalam branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0001693 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 – NATTALAM:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0001693 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 NATTALAM 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 Nattalam branch sits at AMIRTHA VILAS, , 4/30, D MAIN ROAD, , NATTALAM, KANYAKUMARI DIST, TAMIL NADU - 629195. If you are travelling from outside Nattalam, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4651-270041 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 CNRB0001693 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC CNRB0001693 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 CNRB0001693 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 4651-270041.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Nattalam 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 CNRB0001693 continue to work without interruption.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CNRB0001693 belongs to Canara Bank's NATTALAM branch, located at AMIRTHA VILAS, , 4/30, D MAIN ROAD, , NATTALAM, KANYAKUMARI DIST, TAMIL NADU -… in NATTALAM, 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.