IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Salem Periyar University Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Canara Bank, SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY branch in SALEM, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CNRB0008450. 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 SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CNRB0008450 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 – SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY is CNRB0008450. The first four letters CNRB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 008450 map to this branch in SALEM, TAMIL NADU.

About Canara Bank

Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Salem Periyar University branch in Salem. 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, CNRB0008450.

Branch details at a glance

Salem Periyar University branch overview

Located at SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY , PERIYAR PALKALAI NAGAR, SALEM-636011, TAMIL NADU., the Salem Periyar University branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC CNRB0008450 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0008450.

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 CNRB0008450, money simply cannot be routed to the SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Salem Periyar University branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0008450 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 CNRB0008450.

Banking services available

The Salem Periyar University branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 427-2345196.

• 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 CNRB0008450

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0008450

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 CNRB0008450 across all three.

NEFT to Canara Bank, SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY using IFSC CNRB0008450

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 CNRB0008450, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0008450 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 – SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0008450 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 Salem Periyar University

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 CNRB0008450:

• 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 SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY is still linked to IFSC CNRB0008450.

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 SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY branch, the IFSC CNRB0008450 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Salem Periyar University 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 CNRB0008450 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Salem Periyar University branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0008450 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 – SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY:

• The IFSC is exactly CNRB0008450 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 SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY 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 Salem Periyar University branch sits at SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY , PERIYAR PALKALAI NAGAR, SALEM-636011, TAMIL NADU.. If you are travelling from outside Salem, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 427-2345196 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 CNRB0008450 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0008450 for Canara Bank – SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY, 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 Salem Periyar University branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC CNRB0008450, however, work 24x7.

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Summary

The IFSC code CNRB0008450 belongs to Canara Bank's SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY branch, located at SALEM PERIYAR UNIVERSITY , PERIYAR PALKALAI NAGAR, SALEM-636011, TAMIL NADU. in SALEM, 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.