This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab National Bank, CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN branch in BHANDARPUR. The 11-digit IFSC PUNB0920300 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 CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN 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.
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 – CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN is PUNB0920300. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 920300 map to this branch in BHANDARPUR, MADHYA PRADESH.
About Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Circle Office Ujjain branch in Bhandarpur. 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, PUNB0920300.
About the Circle Office Ujjain branch
The Circle Office Ujjain branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code PUNB0920300 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Punjab National Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Circle Office Ujjain |
| IFSC Code | PUNB0920300 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN |
| City | Bhandarpur |
| District | Bhandarpur |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| STD Code | 11 |
| Phone | 23765326 |
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 OFFICE UJJAIN branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0920300.
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 PUNB0920300, money simply cannot be routed to the CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN branch electronically.
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 PUNB0920300 and the account number together uniquely identify the Circle Office Ujjain branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0920300
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 PUNB0920300 across all three.
How to use IFSC PUNB0920300 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC PUNB0920300.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN.
- 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 OFFICE UJJAIN
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0920300 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 OFFICE UJJAIN, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0920300 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 PUNB0920300 for Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – PUNB0920300 | Yes – PUNB0920300 | Yes – PUNB0920300 |
For most retail customers crediting the Circle Office Ujjain 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.
UPI payments and IFSC PUNB0920300
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 OFFICE UJJAIN is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0920300. 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 PUNB0920300 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Circle Office Ujjain branch
Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN, the IFSC PUNB0920300 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 Office Ujjain 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 PUNB0920300
Online banking and IFSC PUNB0920300
Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN 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 PUNB0920300 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.
Reaching the branch
The Circle Office Ujjain branch sits at CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN. If you are travelling from outside Bhandarpur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 11-23765326 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 PUNB0920300 and your account number.
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 – CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN:
- The IFSC is exactly PUNB0920300 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 CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN 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.
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 Circle Office Ujjain branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0920300, however, work 24x7.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0920300 for Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN, 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 address & contact
Punjab National BankCircle Office Ujjain Branch
CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN
Bhandarpur, Madhya Pradesh
Phone: 11-23765326
IFSC: PUNB0920300
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC PUNB0920300 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC PUNB0920300 to send funds instantly.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using PUNB0920300 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Punjab National Bank – Circle Office Ujjain reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Circle Office Ujjain branch but serve different purposes.
What is the phone number of Punjab National Bank Circle Office Ujjain branch?
You can reach the branch at 11-23765326 during regular banking hours.
What is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank Circle Office Ujjain branch?
The IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, Circle Office Ujjain branch is PUNB0920300. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Does Punjab National Bank Circle Office Ujjain branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 11-23765326 to confirm.
Is IFSC PUNB0920300 the same for all accounts at Circle Office Ujjain branch?
Yes. The IFSC PUNB0920300 is shared by every account held at Punjab National Bank's Circle Office Ujjain branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Summary
The IFSC code PUNB0920300 belongs to Punjab National Bank's CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN branch, located at CIRCLE OFFICE UJJAIN in BHANDARPUR, MADHYA PRADESH. 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.


