IFSC Code of Punjab and Sind Bank, Porbandar Branch, Gujarat

Below are the complete branch details for Punjab and Sind Bank, PORBANDAR branch, located in PORBANDAR, GUJARAT. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PSIB0021695. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case PSIB0021695 for Punjab and Sind Bank – PORBANDAR — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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, PSIB0021695 is the IFSC of Punjab and Sind Bank's PORBANDAR branch. The format is fixed: PSIB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 021695 = branch identifier.

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 Porbandar branch in Porbandar, Gujarat is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PSIB0021695 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

Porbandar branch overview

Located at PUNJAB & SIND BANK, SHOP NO.1, GROUND FLOOR, PEARL STONE, STATION ROAD, PORBANDAR - PIN 360575, the Porbandar branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PSIB0021695 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how Punjab and Sind Bank's PORBANDAR branch came to be assigned the code PSIB0021695.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC PSIB0021695, money simply cannot be routed to the PORBANDAR branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Porbandar branch is mapped to IFSC PSIB0021695 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 PSIB0021695.

Banking services available

The Porbandar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 286-7009914708.

• 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 PSIB0021695

How to transfer money using IFSC PSIB0021695

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 PSIB0021695 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab and Sind Bank, PORBANDAR using IFSC PSIB0021695

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 PSIB0021695, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab and Sind Bank – PORBANDAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PSIB0021695

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 – PORBANDAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PSIB0021695 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab and Sind Bank – PORBANDAR, use IMPS. With IFSC PSIB0021695 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 Porbandar

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 PSIB0021695:

• 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 PORBANDAR is still linked to IFSC PSIB0021695.

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 PORBANDAR branch, the IFSC PSIB0021695 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Porbandar 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 PSIB0021695 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 & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Porbandar branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PSIB0021695 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 – PORBANDAR:

• The IFSC is exactly PSIB0021695 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 PORBANDAR 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 Porbandar branch sits at PUNJAB & SIND BANK, SHOP NO.1, GROUND FLOOR, PEARL STONE, STATION ROAD, PORBANDAR - PIN 360575. If you are travelling from outside Porbandar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 286-7009914708 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 PSIB0021695 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PSIB0021695 for Punjab and Sind Bank – PORBANDAR, 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 Porbandar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PSIB0021695, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: PSIB0021695 is the IFSC code of Punjab and Sind Bank, PORBANDAR branch, in PORBANDAR, GUJARAT. 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.