IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Pudukottai Branch, Tamil Nadu

Below are the complete branch details for Canara Bank, PUDUKOTTAI branch, located in PUDUKOTTAI, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is CNRB0008571. 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 CNRB0008571 for Canara Bank – PUDUKOTTAI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 PUDUKOTTAI branch, the IFSC CNRB0008571 breaks down as follows: CNRB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 008571 identifies this particular branch.

About Canara Bank

Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the 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, CNRB0008571.

Branch details at a glance

About the Pudukottai branch

The Pudukottai branch of Canara Bank is situated at NO 306 21 A2 PALYAMKOTTAI MAIN ROAD OPP TO BLOCK OFFICE PUDUKOTTAI DISTRCIT THOOTHUKKUDI TAMILNADU 628103. 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 CNRB0008571 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 PUDUKOTTAI of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0008571 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 CNRB0008571 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Pudukottai branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0008571 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 CNRB0008571.

Products and services

Customers walking into the 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 CNRB0008571

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0008571

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 CNRB0008571 across all three.

NEFT to Canara Bank, PUDUKOTTAI using IFSC CNRB0008571

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 CNRB0008571, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – PUDUKOTTAI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC CNRB0008571

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 – PUDUKOTTAI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC CNRB0008571 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Canara Bank – PUDUKOTTAI, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0008571 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 CNRB0008571 for Canara Bank – PUDUKOTTAI, 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 Pudukottai 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 CNRB0008571

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 – PUDUKOTTAI is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0008571. 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 CNRB0008571 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC CNRB0008571

Canara Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PUDUKOTTAI 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 CNRB0008571 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 Pudukottai branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0008571 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 – PUDUKOTTAI:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0008571 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 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.

How to reach the Pudukottai branch

The branch is located at NO 306 21 A2 PALYAMKOTTAI MAIN ROAD OPP TO BLOCK OFFICE PUDUKOTTAI DISTRCIT THOOTHUKKUDI TAMILNADU 628103, which puts it inside Pudukottai, the broader Thoothukkudi district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Canara Bank Pudukottai branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CNRB0008571 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 18001030 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 CNRB0008571 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0008571 for Canara Bank – PUDUKOTTAI, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

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 Pudukottai branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CNRB0008571, however, work 24x7.

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Summary

The IFSC code CNRB0008571 belongs to Canara Bank's PUDUKOTTAI branch, located at NO 306 21 A2 PALYAMKOTTAI MAIN ROAD OPP TO BLOCK OFFICE PUDUKOTTAI DISTRCIT… 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.