IFSC Code of Punjab and Sind Bank, Chowringhee Kolkata Branch, West Bengal

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab and Sind Bank, CHOWRINGHEE KOLKATA branch in KOLKATA. The 11-digit IFSC PSIB0000625 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 CHOWRINGHEE KOLKATA 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.

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 – CHOWRINGHEE KOLKATA is PSIB0000625. The first four letters PSIB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000625 map to this branch in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Punjab and Sind Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Chowringhee Kolkata branch — IFSC PSIB0000625 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kolkata, West Bengal.

About this branch

The branch is located at 59 B CHOWARANGEE ROAD KOLKATA 700020. It serves the Kolkata 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 PSIB0000625 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 CHOWRINGHEE KOLKATA of Punjab and Sind Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PSIB0000625 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 PSIB0000625 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 PSIB0000625

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 PSIB0000625 across all three.

How to use IFSC PSIB0000625 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab and Sind Bank's CHOWRINGHEE KOLKATA 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 PSIB0000625.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab and Sind Bank and the branch as CHOWRINGHEE KOLKATA.
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 CHOWRINGHEE KOLKATA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab and Sind Bank's CHOWRINGHEE KOLKATA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PSIB0000625 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab and Sind Bank – CHOWRINGHEE KOLKATA, use IMPS. With IFSC PSIB0000625 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 PSIB0000625 for Punjab and Sind Bank – CHOWRINGHEE KOLKATA, 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 Chowringhee Kolkata 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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Punjab and Sind Bank's CHOWRINGHEE KOLKATA branch, the IFSC PSIB0000625 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Account types you can open at the Chowringhee Kolkata branch

Once you have an account at Punjab and Sind Bank – CHOWRINGHEE KOLKATA, the IFSC PSIB0000625 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 Chowringhee Kolkata branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 33-22832549.

• 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 PSIB0000625

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 PSIB0000625 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chowringhee Kolkata branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Chowringhee Kolkata 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 PSIB0000625 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 PSIB0000625

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 – CHOWRINGHEE KOLKATA, 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: PSIB0000625.
• 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.

How to reach the Chowringhee Kolkata branch

The branch is located at 59 B CHOWARANGEE ROAD KOLKATA 700020, which puts it inside Kolkata, the broader Kolkata district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab and Sind Bank Chowringhee Kolkata branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PSIB0000625 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 33-22832549 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 PSIB0000625 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PSIB0000625 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 PSIB0000625 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 33-22832549.
• 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 Chowringhee Kolkata branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PSIB0000625, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PSIB0000625 is the IFSC code of Punjab and Sind Bank, CHOWRINGHEE KOLKATA branch, in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.