IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Bathna Dist. Muzaffarpur Bihar Branch, Bihar

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab National Bank, BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR branch in BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR. The 11-digit IFSC PUNB0304900 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 BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR 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, PUNB0304900 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 304900 = branch identifier.

About the bank

Punjab National Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Bathna Dist. Muzaffarpur Bihar branch in Bathna Dist. Muzaffarpur Bihar, Bihar is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0304900 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

Bathna Dist. Muzaffarpur Bihar branch overview

Located at PO MOTIPUR, the Bathna Dist. Muzaffarpur Bihar branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PUNB0304900 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 BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0304900.

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 PUNB0304900, money simply cannot be routed to the BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Bathna Dist. Muzaffarpur Bihar branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR, the IFSC PUNB0304900 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 Bathna Dist. Muzaffarpur Bihar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.

• 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 PUNB0304900

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0304900

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 PUNB0304900 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR using IFSC PUNB0304900

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 PUNB0304900, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0304900 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 – BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0304900 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 PUNB0304900 for Punjab National Bank – BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR, 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 Bathna Dist. Muzaffarpur Bihar 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 BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR branch, the IFSC PUNB0304900 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.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0304900

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR 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 PUNB0304900 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Bathna Dist. Muzaffarpur Bihar branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0304900 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 – BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0304900 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 BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR 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 Bathna Dist. Muzaffarpur Bihar branch

The branch is located at PO MOTIPUR, which puts it inside Bathna Dist. Muzaffarpur Bihar, the broader Distt. Muzaffarpur (bihar) district, and the state of Bihar. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Bathna Dist. Muzaffarpur Bihar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0304900 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 PUNB0304900 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0304900 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 PUNB0304900 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.

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 Bathna Dist. Muzaffarpur Bihar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0304900, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0304900 belongs to Punjab National Bank's BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR branch, located at PO MOTIPUR in BATHNA DIST. MUZAFFARPUR BIHAR, BIHAR. 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.