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

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab and Sind Bank, KURALI branch in KURALI, PUNJAB, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PSIB0000194. 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 KURALI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PSIB0000194 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, PSIB0000194 is the IFSC of Punjab and Sind Bank's KURALI branch. The format is fixed: PSIB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000194 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

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 Kurali branch in Kurali, Punjab is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PSIB0000194 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at MAN COMPLEX, BUS STAND, SISWAN ROAD, BLOCK MAJRI KURALI DISTT S.A.S.NAGAR (MOHALI). It serves the Kurali 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 PSIB0000194 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 KURALI of Punjab and Sind Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PSIB0000194 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 PSIB0000194 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 PSIB0000194

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 PSIB0000194 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab and Sind Bank, KURALI using IFSC PSIB0000194

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 PSIB0000194, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab and Sind Bank – KURALI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KURALI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab and Sind Bank's KURALI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PSIB0000194 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 – KURALI, use IMPS. With IFSC PSIB0000194 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kurali

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC PSIB0000194:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at KURALI is still linked to IFSC PSIB0000194.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

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 KURALI branch, the IFSC PSIB0000194 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 Kurali branch

Once you have an account at Punjab and Sind Bank – KURALI, the IFSC PSIB0000194 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 Kurali 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 PSIB0000194

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 PSIB0000194 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kurali 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 Kurali 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 PSIB0000194 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 PSIB0000194

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 – KURALI, 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: PSIB0000194.
• 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 Kurali branch

The branch is located at MAN COMPLEX, BUS STAND, SISWAN ROAD, BLOCK MAJRI KURALI DISTT S.A.S.NAGAR (MOHALI), which puts it inside Kurali, the broader Rupnagar district, and the state of Punjab. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab and Sind Bank Kurali branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PSIB0000194 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 1888-640126 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 PSIB0000194 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PSIB0000194 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 PSIB0000194 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 1888-640126.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Kurali 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 PSIB0000194 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PSIB0000194 belongs to Punjab and Sind Bank's KURALI branch, located at MAN COMPLEX, BUS STAND, SISWAN ROAD, BLOCK MAJRI KURALI DISTT S.A.S.NAGAR… in KURALI, 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.