IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Circle Sastra Cnter Bareilly Branch, Uttar Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab National Bank's CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY branch in BAREILLY, UTTAR PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code PUNB0819400 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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, PUNB0819400 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 819400 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Punjab National Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Circle Sastra Cnter Bareilly branch in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0819400 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at BAREILLY UP BAREL. It serves the Bareilly 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 National Bank. The IFSC PUNB0819400 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0819400.

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 PUNB0819400, money simply cannot be routed to the CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0819400

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 PUNB0819400 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0819400 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY 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 PUNB0819400.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY.
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 CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0819400 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0819400 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 Circle Sastra Cnter Bareilly

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 PUNB0819400:

• 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 CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY is still linked to IFSC PUNB0819400.

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 PUNB0819400

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 National Bank – CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0819400. 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 PUNB0819400 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Circle Sastra Cnter Bareilly branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY, the IFSC PUNB0819400 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 Circle Sastra Cnter Bareilly branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 11-23765326.

• 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 PUNB0819400

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Circle Sastra Cnter Bareilly branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0819400 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0819400

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC PUNB0819400 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0819400

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 National Bank – CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY, 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: PUNB0819400.
• 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 Circle Sastra Cnter Bareilly branch

The branch is located at BAREILLY UP BAREL, which puts it inside Bareilly, the broader Bareilly district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Circle Sastra Cnter Bareilly branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0819400 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 11-23765326 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 PUNB0819400 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0819400 for Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY, 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 Circle Sastra Cnter Bareilly 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 PUNB0819400 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0819400 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, CIRCLE SASTRA CNTER BAREILLY branch, in BAREILLY, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.