IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Amritsar Majith Mandi, Distt. Branch, Punjab

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab National Bank, AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT. branch in AMRITSAR. The 11-digit IFSC PUNB0179400 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 National Bank at the AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT. 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.

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, PUNB0179400 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT. branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 179400 = branch identifier.

About Punjab National Bank

Punjab National Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Amritsar Majith Mandi, Distt. branch in Amritsar. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, PUNB0179400.

Branch details at a glance

About the Amritsar Majith Mandi, Distt. branch

The Amritsar Majith Mandi, Distt. branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at PUNJAB. 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 PUNB0179400 is used.

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 National Bank's AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT. branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0179400.

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 PUNB0179400, money simply cannot be routed to the AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT. branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Amritsar Majith Mandi, Distt. branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0179400 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Punjab National 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 PUNB0179400.

Banking services available

The Amritsar Majith Mandi, Distt. branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 0.

• 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 PUNB0179400

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0179400

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 PUNB0179400 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0179400 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT. 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 PUNB0179400.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT..
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0179400

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 National Bank – AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT., ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0179400 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT. (IFSC PUNB0179400)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0179400 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT. branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Amritsar Majith Mandi, Distt.

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 PUNB0179400:

• 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 AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT. is still linked to IFSC PUNB0179400.

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 National Bank's AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT. branch, the IFSC PUNB0179400 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 Amritsar Majith Mandi, Distt. 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 PUNB0179400 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 National Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC PUNB0179400 and the account number together uniquely identify the Amritsar Majith Mandi, Distt. 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 National Bank – AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT.:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0179400 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Punjab National Bank as the bank name and AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT. 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 Amritsar Majith Mandi, Distt. branch

The branch is located at PUNJAB, which puts it inside Amritsar, the broader Amritsar district, and the state of Punjab. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Amritsar Majith Mandi, Distt. branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0179400 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 0 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 PUNB0179400 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0179400 for Punjab National Bank – AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT., 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 Amritsar Majith Mandi, Distt. 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 PUNB0179400 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0179400 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, AMRITSAR MAJITH MANDI, DISTT. branch, in AMRITSAR, PUNJAB. 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.