IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Baya,Dist. Raipur ,Chhatisgar Branch, Chhattisgarh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab National Bank, BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR branch in BAYA ,CHHATISGARH. The 11-digit IFSC PUNB0276800 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 BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR 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.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Punjab National Bank's BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR branch, the IFSC PUNB0276800 breaks down as follows: PUNB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 276800 identifies this particular branch.

About Punjab National Bank

Punjab National Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Baya,Dist. Raipur ,Chhatisgar branch in Baya ,Chhatisgarh. 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, PUNB0276800.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at BLK TEH KASDOL. It serves the Baya ,Chhatisgarh 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 PUNB0276800 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every Punjab National Bank branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0276800 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC PUNB0276800 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Baya,Dist. Raipur ,Chhatisgar branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR, the IFSC PUNB0276800 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 Baya,Dist. Raipur ,Chhatisgar 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 PUNB0276800

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0276800

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 PUNB0276800 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0276800 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR 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 PUNB0276800.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR.
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 PUNB0276800

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 – BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0276800 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR (IFSC PUNB0276800)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0276800 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Baya,Dist. Raipur ,Chhatisgar

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 PUNB0276800:

• 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 BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR is still linked to IFSC PUNB0276800.

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 PUNB0276800

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 – BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0276800. 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 PUNB0276800 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0276800

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR 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 PUNB0276800 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 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 PUNB0276800 and the account number together uniquely identify the Baya,Dist. Raipur ,Chhatisgar 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 – BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0276800 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 BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR 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.

Reaching the branch

The Baya,Dist. Raipur ,Chhatisgar branch sits at BLK TEH KASDOL. If you are travelling from outside Baya ,Chhatisgarh, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 0 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC PUNB0276800 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0276800 for Punjab National Bank – BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR, 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.

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 Baya,Dist. Raipur ,Chhatisgar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0276800, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0276800 belongs to Punjab National Bank's BAYA,DIST. RAIPUR ,CHHATISGAR branch, located at BLK TEH KASDOL in BAYA ,CHHATISGARH, CHHATTISGARH. 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.