IFSC Code of Punjab and Sind Bank, Govind Nagar Kanpur Branch, Uttar Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab and Sind Bank's GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR branch in KANPUR, UTTAR PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code PSIB0000302 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.

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 Punjab and Sind Bank – GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR is PSIB0000302. The first four letters PSIB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000302 map to this branch in KANPUR, UTTAR PRADESH.

About the bank

Punjab and Sind Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Govind Nagar Kanpur branch in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PSIB0000302 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About the Govind Nagar Kanpur branch

The Govind Nagar Kanpur branch of Punjab and Sind Bank is situated at 13 351 GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code PSIB0000302 is used.

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 GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR of Punjab and Sind Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PSIB0000302 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 PSIB0000302 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Govind Nagar Kanpur branch

Once you have an account at Punjab and Sind Bank – GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR, the IFSC PSIB0000302 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 Govind Nagar Kanpur branch can access most of Punjab and Sind 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 PSIB0000302

How to transfer money using IFSC PSIB0000302

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 PSIB0000302 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab and Sind Bank, GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR using IFSC PSIB0000302

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 PSIB0000302, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab and Sind Bank – GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PSIB0000302

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Punjab and Sind Bank – GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PSIB0000302 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Punjab and Sind Bank GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR (IFSC PSIB0000302)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PSIB0000302 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PSIB0000302 for Punjab and Sind Bank – GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR, 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 Govind Nagar Kanpur 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 PSIB0000302

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 – GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR is still mapped to IFSC PSIB0000302. 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 PSIB0000302 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 Govind Nagar Kanpur 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 PSIB0000302 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 PSIB0000302 and the account number together uniquely identify the Govind Nagar Kanpur 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 – GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR:

• The IFSC is exactly PSIB0000302 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 GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR 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 Govind Nagar Kanpur branch

The branch is located at 13 351 GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR, which puts it inside Kanpur, the broader Kanpur City district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab and Sind Bank Govind Nagar Kanpur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PSIB0000302 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 512-2655872 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. 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 PSIB0000302 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PSIB0000302 for Punjab and Sind Bank – GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR, 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 Govind Nagar Kanpur 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 PSIB0000302 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PSIB0000302 belongs to Punjab and Sind Bank's GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR branch, located at 13 351 GOVIND NAGAR KANPUR in KANPUR, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.