IFSC Code of Punjab and Sind Bank, Taran Taran Branch, Punjab

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab and Sind Bank, TARAN TARAN branch in AMRITSAR. The 11-digit IFSC PSIB0000088 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 Punjab and Sind Bank at the TARAN TARAN 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 Punjab and Sind Bank's TARAN TARAN branch, the IFSC PSIB0000088 breaks down as follows: PSIB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000088 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Punjab and Sind Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Taran Taran branch — IFSC PSIB0000088 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Amritsar, Punjab.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at TARAN TARAN,DISTT.AMRITSAR-143401. It serves the Amritsar region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Punjab and Sind Bank. The IFSC PSIB0000088 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every Punjab and Sind 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 TARAN TARAN of Punjab and Sind Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PSIB0000088 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 PSIB0000088 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 Taran Taran branch is mapped to IFSC PSIB0000088 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Punjab and Sind 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 PSIB0000088.

Banking services available

The Taran Taran branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 1852-222076.

• 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 PSIB0000088

How to transfer money using IFSC PSIB0000088

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 PSIB0000088 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab and Sind Bank, TARAN TARAN using IFSC PSIB0000088

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 PSIB0000088, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab and Sind Bank – TARAN TARAN. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to TARAN TARAN

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab and Sind Bank's TARAN TARAN branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PSIB0000088 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab and Sind Bank TARAN TARAN (IFSC PSIB0000088)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PSIB0000088 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the TARAN TARAN branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PSIB0000088 for Punjab and Sind Bank – TARAN TARAN, 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 Taran Taran 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 PSIB0000088

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 Punjab and Sind Bank – TARAN TARAN is still mapped to IFSC PSIB0000088. 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 PSIB0000088 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 Taran Taran 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 PSIB0000088 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 Punjab and Sind Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC PSIB0000088 and the account number together uniquely identify the Taran Taran 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 Punjab and Sind Bank – TARAN TARAN:

• The IFSC is exactly PSIB0000088 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Punjab and Sind Bank as the bank name and TARAN TARAN 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 Taran Taran branch sits at TARAN TARAN,DISTT.AMRITSAR-143401. If you are travelling from outside Amritsar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 1852-222076 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 PSIB0000088 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PSIB0000088 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 PSIB0000088 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 1852-222076.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 Taran Taran branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PSIB0000088, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PSIB0000088 belongs to Punjab and Sind Bank's TARAN TARAN branch, located at TARAN TARAN,DISTT.AMRITSAR-143401 in AMRITSAR, 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.