IFSC Code of Canara Bank, Vellore Gandhi Nagar West Branch, Tamil Nadu

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Canara Bank, VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST branch in VELLORE. The 11-digit IFSC CNRB0006806 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 VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST 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.

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 VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST branch, the IFSC CNRB0006806 breaks down as follows: CNRB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 006806 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About Canara Bank

Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Vellore Gandhi Nagar West branch in Vellore. 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, CNRB0006806.

About this branch

The branch is located at 92 FIRST FLOOR 6TH WEST CROSS ROAD GANDHI NAGAR WEST VELLORE 632006. It serves the Vellore 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 CNRB0006806 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST of Canara Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code CNRB0006806 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 CNRB0006806 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0006806

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 CNRB0006806 across all three.

NEFT to Canara Bank, VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST using IFSC CNRB0006806

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 CNRB0006806, and confirm that the system picks up Canara Bank – VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0006806 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Canara Bank VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST (IFSC CNRB0006806)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC CNRB0006806 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC CNRB0006806 for Canara Bank – VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST, 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 Vellore Gandhi Nagar West 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 CNRB0006806

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 – VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0006806. 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 CNRB0006806 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Vellore Gandhi Nagar West branch

Once you have an account at Canara Bank – VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST, the IFSC CNRB0006806 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Vellore Gandhi Nagar West 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 CNRB0006806

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Vellore Gandhi Nagar West branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC CNRB0006806 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC CNRB0006806

Canara Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST 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 CNRB0006806 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC CNRB0006806

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Canara Bank – VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: CNRB0006806.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

Reaching the branch

The Vellore Gandhi Nagar West branch sits at 92 FIRST FLOOR 6TH WEST CROSS ROAD GANDHI NAGAR WEST VELLORE 632006. If you are travelling from outside Vellore, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 123-9999999999 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 CNRB0006806 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0006806 for Canara Bank – VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Vellore Gandhi Nagar West 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 CNRB0006806 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code CNRB0006806 belongs to Canara Bank's VELLORE GANDHI NAGAR WEST branch, located at 92 FIRST FLOOR 6TH WEST CROSS ROAD GANDHI NAGAR WEST VELLORE 632006 in VELLORE, 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.