IFSC Code of Punjab and Sind Bank, Bakarkatta Branch, Chhattisgarh

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab and Sind Bank, BAKARKATTA branch in RAJNANDGAON, CHHATTISGARH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PSIB0021541. 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 BAKARKATTA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PSIB0021541 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.

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 – BAKARKATTA is PSIB0021541. The first four letters PSIB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 021541 map to this branch in RAJNANDGAON, CHHATTISGARH.

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 Bakarkatta branch in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PSIB0021541 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at BAKARKATTA, VILLAGE BAKARKATTA, VILLAGE PANCHAYAT BHAWAN, TEHSIL CHUI KHADAN, DISTRICT RAJNANDGAON, CHHATISGARH PIN CODE - 491885. It serves the Rajnandgaon 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 PSIB0021541 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 BAKARKATTA branch came to be assigned the code PSIB0021541.

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 PSIB0021541, money simply cannot be routed to the BAKARKATTA branch electronically.

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 PSIB0021541 and the account number together uniquely identify the Bakarkatta branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC PSIB0021541

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 PSIB0021541 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab and Sind Bank, BAKARKATTA using IFSC PSIB0021541

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 PSIB0021541, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab and Sind Bank – BAKARKATTA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BAKARKATTA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab and Sind Bank's BAKARKATTA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PSIB0021541 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 – BAKARKATTA, use IMPS. With IFSC PSIB0021541 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 Bakarkatta

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 PSIB0021541:

• 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 BAKARKATTA is still linked to IFSC PSIB0021541.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC PSIB0021541

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 – BAKARKATTA is still mapped to IFSC PSIB0021541. 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 PSIB0021541 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Bakarkatta branch is mapped to IFSC PSIB0021541 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 PSIB0021541.

Banking services available

The Bakarkatta branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9999999999.

• 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 PSIB0021541

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Bakarkatta 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 PSIB0021541 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.

How to reach the Bakarkatta branch

The branch is located at BAKARKATTA, VILLAGE BAKARKATTA, VILLAGE PANCHAYAT BHAWAN, TEHSIL CHUI KHADAN, DISTRICT RAJNANDGAON, CHHATISGARH PIN CODE - 491885, which puts it inside Rajnandgaon, the broader Rajnandgaon district, and the state of Chhattisgarh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab and Sind Bank Bakarkatta branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PSIB0021541 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9999999999 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 PSIB0021541 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PSIB0021541

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 – BAKARKATTA, 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: PSIB0021541.
• 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.

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 Bakarkatta branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PSIB0021541, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC PSIB0021541 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 PSIB0021541 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-9999999999.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PSIB0021541 is the IFSC code of Punjab and Sind Bank, BAKARKATTA branch, in RAJNANDGAON, CHHATTISGARH. 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.