IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Barmeen,Distt. Udhampur ,J K Branch, Jammu and Kashmir

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab National Bank's BARMEEN,DISTT. UDHAMPUR ,J K branch in BARMEEN,JK, JAMMU AND KASHMIR. The branch's IFSC code PUNB0246000 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.

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 – BARMEEN,DISTT. UDHAMPUR ,J K is PUNB0246000. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 246000 map to this branch in BARMEEN,JK, JAMMU AND KASHMIR.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Barmeen,Distt. Udhampur ,J K branch — IFSC PUNB0246000 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Barmeen,Jk, Jammu and Kashmir.

Barmeen,Distt. Udhampur ,J K branch overview

Located at TEH & DIST. UDHAMPUR, the Barmeen,Distt. Udhampur ,J K branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PUNB0246000 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 National Bank's BARMEEN,DISTT. UDHAMPUR ,J K branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0246000.

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 PUNB0246000, money simply cannot be routed to the BARMEEN,DISTT. UDHAMPUR ,J K branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0246000

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 PUNB0246000 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, BARMEEN,DISTT. UDHAMPUR ,J K using IFSC PUNB0246000

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 PUNB0246000, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – BARMEEN,DISTT. UDHAMPUR ,J K. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0246000

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 – BARMEEN,DISTT. UDHAMPUR ,J K, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0246000 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank BARMEEN,DISTT. UDHAMPUR ,J K (IFSC PUNB0246000)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0246000 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BARMEEN,DISTT. UDHAMPUR ,J K branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Barmeen,Distt. Udhampur ,J K

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 PUNB0246000:

• 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 BARMEEN,DISTT. UDHAMPUR ,J K is still linked to IFSC PUNB0246000.

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 PUNB0246000

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 – BARMEEN,DISTT. UDHAMPUR ,J K is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0246000. 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 PUNB0246000 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Barmeen,Distt. Udhampur ,J K branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – BARMEEN,DISTT. UDHAMPUR ,J K, the IFSC PUNB0246000 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Barmeen,Distt. Udhampur ,J K 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 PUNB0246000

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Barmeen,Distt. Udhampur ,J K branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0246000 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0246000

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BARMEEN,DISTT. UDHAMPUR ,J K 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 PUNB0246000 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 PUNB0246000

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 – BARMEEN,DISTT. UDHAMPUR ,J K, 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: PUNB0246000.
• 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 Barmeen,Distt. Udhampur ,J K branch

The branch is located at TEH & DIST. UDHAMPUR, which puts it inside Barmeen,Jk, the broader Jammu and Kashmir district, and the state of Jammu and Kashmir. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Barmeen,Distt. Udhampur ,J K branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0246000 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 PUNB0246000 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0246000 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 PUNB0246000 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 Barmeen,Distt. Udhampur ,J K 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 PUNB0246000 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0246000 belongs to Punjab National Bank's BARMEEN,DISTT. UDHAMPUR ,J K branch, located at TEH & DIST. UDHAMPUR in BARMEEN,JK, JAMMU AND KASHMIR. 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.