IFSC Code of Punjab and Sind Bank, Batala Gurdwara Sri Kand Sahib Branch, Punjab

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab and Sind Bank's BATALA GURDWARA SRI KAND SAHIB branch in BATALA, PUNJAB. The branch's IFSC code PSIB0000543 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.

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 BATALA GURDWARA SRI KAND SAHIB branch, the IFSC PSIB0000543 breaks down as follows: PSIB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000543 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About Punjab and Sind Bank

Punjab and Sind Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Batala Gurdwara Sri Kand Sahib branch in Batala. 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, PSIB0000543.

About this branch

The branch is located at GURUDWARA SRI KANDH SAHIB BATALA DISTT GURDASPUR PUNJAB 143505. It serves the Batala 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 PSIB0000543 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 BATALA GURDWARA SRI KAND SAHIB of Punjab and Sind Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PSIB0000543 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 PSIB0000543 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 PSIB0000543

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 PSIB0000543 across all three.

How to use IFSC PSIB0000543 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab and Sind Bank's BATALA GURDWARA SRI KAND SAHIB 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC PSIB0000543.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab and Sind Bank and the branch as BATALA GURDWARA SRI KAND SAHIB.
5. 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 BATALA GURDWARA SRI KAND SAHIB

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab and Sind Bank's BATALA GURDWARA SRI KAND SAHIB branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PSIB0000543 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab and Sind Bank BATALA GURDWARA SRI KAND SAHIB (IFSC PSIB0000543)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PSIB0000543 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BATALA GURDWARA SRI KAND SAHIB branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PSIB0000543 for Punjab and Sind Bank – BATALA GURDWARA SRI KAND SAHIB, 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 Batala Gurdwara Sri Kand Sahib 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 PSIB0000543

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 – BATALA GURDWARA SRI KAND SAHIB is still mapped to IFSC PSIB0000543. 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 PSIB0000543 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Batala Gurdwara Sri Kand Sahib branch

Once you have an account at Punjab and Sind Bank – BATALA GURDWARA SRI KAND SAHIB, the IFSC PSIB0000543 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.

Banking services available

The Batala Gurdwara Sri Kand Sahib branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-7347044907.

• 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 PSIB0000543

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Batala Gurdwara Sri Kand Sahib branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PSIB0000543 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Batala Gurdwara Sri Kand Sahib 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 PSIB0000543 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PSIB0000543

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 Punjab and Sind Bank – BATALA GURDWARA SRI KAND SAHIB, 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: PSIB0000543.
• 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 Batala Gurdwara Sri Kand Sahib branch sits at GURUDWARA SRI KANDH SAHIB BATALA DISTT GURDASPUR PUNJAB 143505. If you are travelling from outside Batala, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-7347044907 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 PSIB0000543 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PSIB0000543 for Punjab and Sind Bank – BATALA GURDWARA SRI KAND SAHIB, 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 Batala Gurdwara Sri Kand Sahib branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PSIB0000543, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PSIB0000543 belongs to Punjab and Sind Bank's BATALA GURDWARA SRI KAND SAHIB branch, located at GURUDWARA SRI KANDH SAHIB BATALA DISTT GURDASPUR PUNJAB 143505 in BATALA, 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.