This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Canara Bank, PONNAMARAVATHI BRANCH PUDUKOTTAI branch in PUDUKOTTAI. The 11-digit IFSC CNRB0003042 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Canara Bank at the PONNAMARAVATHI BRANCH PUDUKOTTAI location, this is the only IFSC you need.
We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this 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, CNRB0003042 is the IFSC of Canara Bank's PONNAMARAVATHI BRANCH PUDUKOTTAI branch. The format is fixed: CNRB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 003042 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0003042 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | NEW NO3/OLD NO 2 POSALA THEVAR AMBALAM STREET PON PUDUPATTI PONNAMARAVATHI PUDUKOTTAI TAMIL NADU-622407 |
| City | Pudukottai |
| District | Toothukudi |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 4333 |
| Phone | 262550 |
About Canara Bank
Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai branch in Pudukottai. 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, CNRB0003042.
About the Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai branch
The Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai branch of Canara Bank is situated at NEW NO3/OLD NO 2 POSALA THEVAR AMBALAM STREET PON PUDUPATTI PONNAMARAVATHI PUDUKOTTAI TAMIL NADU-622407. 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 CNRB0003042 is used.
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 PONNAMARAVATHI BRANCH PUDUKOTTAI branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0003042.
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 CNRB0003042, money simply cannot be routed to the PONNAMARAVATHI BRANCH PUDUKOTTAI branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0003042
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 CNRB0003042 across all three.
NEFT to Canara Bank, PONNAMARAVATHI BRANCH PUDUKOTTAI using IFSC CNRB0003042
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 CNRB0003042, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – PONNAMARAVATHI BRANCH PUDUKOTTAI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC CNRB0003042
RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Canara Bank – PONNAMARAVATHI BRANCH PUDUKOTTAI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CNRB0003042 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Canara Bank – PONNAMARAVATHI BRANCH PUDUKOTTAI, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0003042 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 Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai
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 CNRB0003042:
- 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 PONNAMARAVATHI BRANCH PUDUKOTTAI is still linked to IFSC CNRB0003042.
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 CNRB0003042
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 – PONNAMARAVATHI BRANCH PUDUKOTTAI is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0003042. 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 CNRB0003042 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0003042 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 CNRB0003042.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai 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 CNRB0003042
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 CNRB0003042 and the account number together uniquely identify the Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai 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 CNRB0003042 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.
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 – PONNAMARAVATHI BRANCH PUDUKOTTAI:
- The IFSC is exactly CNRB0003042 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 PONNAMARAVATHI BRANCH PUDUKOTTAI 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 Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai branch sits at NEW NO3/OLD NO 2 POSALA THEVAR AMBALAM STREET PON PUDUPATTI PONNAMARAVATHI PUDUKOTTAI TAMIL NADU-622407. If you are travelling from outside Pudukottai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4333-262550 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 CNRB0003042 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC CNRB0003042 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 CNRB0003042 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 4333-262550.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
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 Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CNRB0003042, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Canara BankPonnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai Branch
NEW NO3/OLD NO 2 POSALA THEVAR AMBALAM STREET PON PUDUPATTI PONNAMARAVATHI PUDUKOTTAI TAMIL NADU-622407
Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 4333-262550
IFSC: CNRB0003042
Frequently asked questions
Where is Canara Bank Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai branch located?
Canara Bank's Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai branch is located at NEW NO3/OLD NO 2 POSALA THEVAR AMBALAM STREET PON PUDUPATTI PONNAMARAVATHI PUDUKOTTAI TAMIL NADU-622407, Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CNRB0003042 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Canara Bank – Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai reflect within 30 minutes.
Can I use IFSC CNRB0003042 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CNRB0003042 to send funds instantly.
How do I add Canara Bank Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CNRB0003042, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC CNRB0003042 the same for all accounts at Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai branch?
Yes. The IFSC CNRB0003042 is shared by every account held at Canara Bank's Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
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 Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai branch but serve different purposes.
What is the IFSC code of Canara Bank Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai branch?
The IFSC code of Canara Bank, Ponnamaravathi Branch Pudukottai branch is CNRB0003042. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Summary
The IFSC code CNRB0003042 belongs to Canara Bank's PONNAMARAVATHI BRANCH PUDUKOTTAI branch, located at NEW NO3/OLD NO 2 POSALA THEVAR AMBALAM STREET PON PUDUPATTI PONNAMARAVATHI… in PUDUKOTTAI, 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.
