If you are searching for the IFSC code of Canara Bank, VILAMPATTI branch in VILAMPATTI, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is CNRB0001542. 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 VILAMPATTI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC CNRB0001542 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.
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, CNRB0001542 is the IFSC of Canara Bank's VILAMPATTI branch. The format is fixed: CNRB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001542 = branch identifier.
About Canara Bank
Canara Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Vilampatti branch in Vilampatti. 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, CNRB0001542.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Vilampatti |
| IFSC Code | CNRB0001542 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 4/17, MIDDLE STREET, VILAMPATTI, DIST DINDIGAL T N - 624219 |
| City | Vilampatti |
| District | Dindigul |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 4543 |
| Phone | 236221 |
About this branch
The branch is located at 4/17, MIDDLE STREET, VILAMPATTI, DIST DINDIGAL T N - 624219. It serves the Vilampatti 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 CNRB0001542 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 VILAMPATTI branch came to be assigned the code CNRB0001542.
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 CNRB0001542, money simply cannot be routed to the VILAMPATTI branch electronically.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Vilampatti branch is mapped to IFSC CNRB0001542 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 CNRB0001542.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Vilampatti 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 CNRB0001542
How to transfer money using IFSC CNRB0001542
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 CNRB0001542 across all three.
How to use IFSC CNRB0001542 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Canara Bank's VILAMPATTI 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 CNRB0001542.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Canara Bank and the branch as VILAMPATTI.
- 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 VILAMPATTI
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Canara Bank's VILAMPATTI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC CNRB0001542 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 – VILAMPATTI, use IMPS. With IFSC CNRB0001542 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 CNRB0001542 for Canara Bank – VILAMPATTI, 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 – CNRB0001542 | Yes – CNRB0001542 | Yes – CNRB0001542 |
For most retail customers crediting the Vilampatti 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 CNRB0001542
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 – VILAMPATTI is still mapped to IFSC CNRB0001542. 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 CNRB0001542 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Vilampatti 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 CNRB0001542 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 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 CNRB0001542 and the account number together uniquely identify the Vilampatti branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
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 – VILAMPATTI:
- The IFSC is exactly CNRB0001542 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 VILAMPATTI 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 Vilampatti branch
The branch is located at 4/17, MIDDLE STREET, VILAMPATTI, DIST DINDIGAL T N - 624219, which puts it inside Vilampatti, the broader Dindigul district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Canara Bank Vilampatti branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC CNRB0001542 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 4543-236221 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 CNRB0001542 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC CNRB0001542 for Canara Bank – VILAMPATTI, 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 Vilampatti 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 CNRB0001542 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Canara BankVilampatti Branch
4/17, MIDDLE STREET, VILAMPATTI, DIST DINDIGAL T N - 624219
Vilampatti, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 4543-236221
IFSC: CNRB0001542
Frequently asked questions
What is the IFSC code of Canara Bank Vilampatti branch?
The IFSC code of Canara Bank, Vilampatti branch is CNRB0001542. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
What is the phone number of Canara Bank Vilampatti branch?
You can reach the branch at 4543-236221 during regular banking hours.
Can I use IFSC CNRB0001542 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC CNRB0001542 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC CNRB0001542 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC CNRB0001542 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
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 Vilampatti branch but serve different purposes.
How do I add Canara Bank Vilampatti as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC CNRB0001542, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Does Canara Bank Vilampatti branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 4543-236221 to confirm.
Is IFSC CNRB0001542 the same for all accounts at Vilampatti branch?
Yes. The IFSC CNRB0001542 is shared by every account held at Canara Bank's Vilampatti branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Summary
The IFSC code CNRB0001542 belongs to Canara Bank's VILAMPATTI branch, located at 4/17, MIDDLE STREET, VILAMPATTI, DIST DINDIGAL T N - 624219 in VILAMPATTI, 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.
