Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Canara Bank's SUDHAR branch in SADHAR, PUNJAB. The branch's IFSC code CNRB0006068 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.
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 – SUDHAR is CNRB0006068. The first four letters CNRB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 006068 map to this branch in SADHAR, PUNJAB.
Bank profile
Canara Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Sudhar branch — IFSC CNRB0006068 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Sadhar, Punjab.
About the Sudhar branch
The Sudhar branch of Canara Bank is situated at NEAR GURUSAR SUDHAR COLLEGE MAIN BAZAR SUDHAR,DISTRICT LUDHIANA,PUNJAB 141104. 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 CNRB0006068 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Sudhar |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0006068 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | NEAR GURUSAR SUDHAR COLLEGE MAIN BAZAR SUDHAR,DISTRICT LUDHIANA,PUNJAB 141104 |
| City | Sadhar |
| District | Ludhiana |
| State | Punjab |
| STD Code | 172 |
| Phone | 2605239 |
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 SUDHAR of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0006068 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 CNRB0006068 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
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 CNRB0006068 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sudhar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0006068
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 CNRB0006068 across all three.
How to use IFSC CNRB0006068 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's SUDHAR 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC CNRB0006068.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as SUDHAR.
- 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 SUDHAR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's SUDHAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0006068 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Canara Bank SUDHAR (IFSC CNRB0006068)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0006068 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SUDHAR branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0006068 for Canara Bank – SUDHAR, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – CNRB0006068 | Yes – CNRB0006068 | Yes – CNRB0006068 |
For most retail customers crediting the Sudhar 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 CNRB0006068
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 – SUDHAR is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0006068. 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 CNRB0006068 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Sudhar branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0006068 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 CNRB0006068.
Banking services available
The Sudhar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 172-2605239.
- 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 CNRB0006068
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Sudhar 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 CNRB0006068 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.
Reaching the branch
The Sudhar branch sits at NEAR GURUSAR SUDHAR COLLEGE MAIN BAZAR SUDHAR,DISTRICT LUDHIANA,PUNJAB 141104. If you are travelling from outside Sadhar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 172-2605239 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 CNRB0006068 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 – SUDHAR:
- The IFSC is exactly CNRB0006068 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 SUDHAR 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 Sudhar 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 CNRB0006068 continue to work without interruption.
Verifying IFSC CNRB0006068 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 CNRB0006068 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 172-2605239.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch address & contact
Canara BankSudhar Branch
NEAR GURUSAR SUDHAR COLLEGE MAIN BAZAR SUDHAR,DISTRICT LUDHIANA,PUNJAB 141104
Sadhar, Punjab
Phone: 172-2605239
IFSC: CNRB0006068
Frequently asked questions
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 Sudhar branch but serve different purposes.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using CNRB0006068 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Canara Bank – Sudhar reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the phone number of Canara Bank Sudhar branch?
You can reach the branch at 172-2605239 during regular banking hours.
Where is Canara Bank Sudhar branch located?
Canara Bank's Sudhar branch is located at NEAR GURUSAR SUDHAR COLLEGE MAIN BAZAR SUDHAR,DISTRICT LUDHIANA,PUNJAB 141104, Sadhar, Punjab.
What is the IFSC code of Canara Bank Sudhar branch?
The IFSC code of Canara Bank, Sudhar branch is CNRB0006068. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Is IFSC CNRB0006068 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CNRB0006068 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Is IFSC CNRB0006068 the same for all accounts at Sudhar branch?
Yes. The IFSC CNRB0006068 is shared by every account held at Canara Bank's Sudhar branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Summary
The IFSC code CNRB0006068 belongs to Canara Bank's SUDHAR branch, located at NEAR GURUSAR SUDHAR COLLEGE MAIN BAZAR SUDHAR,DISTRICT LUDHIANA,PUNJAB 141104 in SADHAR, PUNJAB. 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.
