IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Barlipara, Distt. Banswara, Rj Branch, Rajasthan

Below are the complete branch details for Punjab National Bank, BARLIPARA, DISTT. BANSWARA, RJ branch, located in BARLIPARA DISTT. BANSWARA -RAJASTHAN, RAJASTHAN. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PUNB0261600. 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 PUNB0261600 for Punjab National Bank – BARLIPARA, DISTT. BANSWARA, RJ — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 National Bank – BARLIPARA, DISTT. BANSWARA, RJ is PUNB0261600. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 261600 map to this branch in BARLIPARA DISTT. BANSWARA -RAJASTHAN, RAJASTHAN.

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 Barlipara, Distt. Banswara, Rj branch in Barlipara Distt. Banswara -Rajasthan, Rajasthan is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0261600 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at TEHSHIL BANSWARA, DISTT. BANSWARA. It serves the Barlipara Distt. Banswara -Rajasthan 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 PUNB0261600 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 BARLIPARA, DISTT. BANSWARA, RJ branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0261600.

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 PUNB0261600, money simply cannot be routed to the BARLIPARA, DISTT. BANSWARA, RJ branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0261600

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 PUNB0261600 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, BARLIPARA, DISTT. BANSWARA, RJ using IFSC PUNB0261600

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 PUNB0261600, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – BARLIPARA, DISTT. BANSWARA, RJ. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0261600

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 – BARLIPARA, DISTT. BANSWARA, RJ, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0261600 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab National Bank – BARLIPARA, DISTT. BANSWARA, RJ, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0261600 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0261600 for Punjab National Bank – BARLIPARA, DISTT. BANSWARA, RJ, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Barlipara, Distt. Banswara, Rj branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

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 BARLIPARA, DISTT. BANSWARA, RJ branch, the IFSC PUNB0261600 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Barlipara, Distt. Banswara, Rj branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0261600 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 PUNB0261600.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Barlipara, Distt. Banswara, Rj branch can access most of Punjab National 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 PUNB0261600

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Barlipara, Distt. Banswara, Rj branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0261600 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Barlipara, Distt. Banswara, Rj 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 PUNB0261600 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 PUNB0261600

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 – BARLIPARA, DISTT. BANSWARA, RJ, 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: PUNB0261600.
• 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 Barlipara, Distt. Banswara, Rj branch

The branch is located at TEHSHIL BANSWARA, DISTT. BANSWARA, which puts it inside Barlipara Distt. Banswara -Rajasthan, the broader Rajasthan district, and the state of Rajasthan. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Barlipara, Distt. Banswara, Rj branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0261600 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 PUNB0261600 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0261600 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 PUNB0261600 by:

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

Working hours

Branch counters at Barlipara, Distt. Banswara, Rj 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 PUNB0261600 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0261600 belongs to Punjab National Bank's BARLIPARA, DISTT. BANSWARA, RJ branch, located at TEHSHIL BANSWARA, DISTT. BANSWARA in BARLIPARA DISTT. BANSWARA -RAJASTHAN, RAJASTHAN. 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.