IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Pondy Engg College Extension Counter,Pillaichavadi Branch, Puducherry

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Canara Bank, PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI branch in PONDICHERRY, PUDUCHERRY, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CNRB0008441. 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 PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CNRB0008441 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.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Canara Bank – PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI is CNRB0008441. The first four letters CNRB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 008441 map to this branch in PONDICHERRY, PUDUCHERRY.

About Canara Bank

Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Pondy Engg College Extension Counter,Pillaichavadi branch in Pondicherry. 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, CNRB0008441.

About this branch

The branch is located at PONDY ENGG COLLEGE,PILLAICHAVADI,PONDICHERRY -605014. It serves the Pondicherry 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 CNRB0008441 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0008441 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 CNRB0008441 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Pondy Engg College Extension Counter,Pillaichavadi branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0008441 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0008441

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 CNRB0008441 across all three.

NEFT to Canara Bank, PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI using IFSC CNRB0008441

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 CNRB0008441, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0008441 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 – PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0008441 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Pondy Engg College Extension Counter,Pillaichavadi

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 CNRB0008441:

• 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 PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI is still linked to IFSC CNRB0008441.

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 PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI branch, the IFSC CNRB0008441 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.

Account types you can open at the Pondy Engg College Extension Counter,Pillaichavadi branch

Once you have an account at Canara Bank – PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI, the IFSC CNRB0008441 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 Pondy Engg College Extension Counter,Pillaichavadi branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 413-2655104.

• 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 CNRB0008441

Online banking and IFSC CNRB0008441

Canara Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI 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 CNRB0008441 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.

Reaching the branch

The Pondy Engg College Extension Counter,Pillaichavadi branch sits at PONDY ENGG COLLEGE,PILLAICHAVADI,PONDICHERRY -605014. If you are travelling from outside Pondicherry, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 413-2655104 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 CNRB0008441 and your account number.

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 – PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0008441 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 PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Pondy Engg College Extension Counter,Pillaichavadi 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 CNRB0008441 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC CNRB0008441 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 CNRB0008441 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 413-2655104.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CNRB0008441 belongs to Canara Bank's PONDY ENGG COLLEGE EXTENSION COUNTER,PILLAICHAVADI branch, located at PONDY ENGG COLLEGE,PILLAICHAVADI,PONDICHERRY -605014 in PONDICHERRY, PUDUCHERRY. 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.