IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Bhupalsagar, Distt. Chittorgar Branch, Rajasthan

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab National Bank, BHUPALSAGAR, DISTT. CHITTORGAR branch in BHUPALSAGAR DISTT. CHHITORGARH -RAJASTHAN. The 11-digit IFSC PUNB0055700 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 BHUPALSAGAR, DISTT. CHITTORGAR 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, PUNB0055700 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's BHUPALSAGAR, DISTT. CHITTORGAR branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 055700 = branch identifier.

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 Bhupalsagar, Distt. Chittorgar branch — IFSC PUNB0055700 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Bhupalsagar Distt. Chhitorgarh -Rajasthan, Rajasthan.

About this branch

The branch is located at DISTT CHITTORGARH. It serves the Bhupalsagar Distt. Chhitorgarh -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 PUNB0055700 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 BHUPALSAGAR, DISTT. CHITTORGAR of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0055700 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 PUNB0055700 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0055700

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 PUNB0055700 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0055700 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's BHUPALSAGAR, DISTT. CHITTORGAR 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 PUNB0055700.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as BHUPALSAGAR, DISTT. CHITTORGAR.
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 PUNB0055700

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 – BHUPALSAGAR, DISTT. CHITTORGAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0055700 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank BHUPALSAGAR, DISTT. CHITTORGAR (IFSC PUNB0055700)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0055700 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BHUPALSAGAR, DISTT. CHITTORGAR branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0055700 for Punjab National Bank – BHUPALSAGAR, DISTT. CHITTORGAR, 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 Bhupalsagar, Distt. Chittorgar 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 PUNB0055700

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 – BHUPALSAGAR, DISTT. CHITTORGAR is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0055700. 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 PUNB0055700 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Bhupalsagar, Distt. Chittorgar branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0055700 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 PUNB0055700.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Bhupalsagar, Distt. Chittorgar 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 PUNB0055700

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 PUNB0055700 and the account number together uniquely identify the Bhupalsagar, Distt. Chittorgar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0055700

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BHUPALSAGAR, DISTT. CHITTORGAR 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 PUNB0055700 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 PUNB0055700

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 – BHUPALSAGAR, DISTT. CHITTORGAR, 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: PUNB0055700.
• 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 Bhupalsagar, Distt. Chittorgar branch

The branch is located at DISTT CHITTORGARH, which puts it inside Bhupalsagar Distt. Chhitorgarh -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 Bhupalsagar, Distt. Chittorgar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0055700 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 PUNB0055700 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0055700 for Punjab National Bank – BHUPALSAGAR, DISTT. CHITTORGAR, 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 Bhupalsagar, Distt. Chittorgar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0055700, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0055700 belongs to Punjab National Bank's BHUPALSAGAR, DISTT. CHITTORGAR branch, located at DISTT CHITTORGARH in BHUPALSAGAR DISTT. CHHITORGARH -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.