IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Borai, Distt. Midnapur, Wb Branch, West Bengal

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab National Bank, BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB branch in BORAI ,MIDNAPORE, WB. The 11-digit IFSC PUNB0260200 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 BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB 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 – BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB is PUNB0260200. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 260200 map to this branch in BORAI ,MIDNAPORE, WB, WEST BENGAL.

About the bank

Punjab National Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Borai, Distt. Midnapur, Wb branch in Borai ,Midnapore, Wb, West Bengal is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0260200 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at BORAI, VIA GOMUNDA, PS MOHANPUR. It serves the Borai ,Midnapore, Wb 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 PUNB0260200 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0260200.

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 PUNB0260200, money simply cannot be routed to the BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Borai, Distt. Midnapur, Wb branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB, the IFSC PUNB0260200 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 Borai, Distt. Midnapur, Wb 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 PUNB0260200

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0260200

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 PUNB0260200 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB using IFSC PUNB0260200

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 PUNB0260200, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0260200 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB (IFSC PUNB0260200)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0260200 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0260200 for Punjab National Bank – BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB, 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 Borai, Distt. Midnapur, Wb 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 PUNB0260200

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 – BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0260200. 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 PUNB0260200 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Borai, Distt. Midnapur, Wb branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC PUNB0260200 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

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 PUNB0260200 and the account number together uniquely identify the Borai, Distt. Midnapur, Wb branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0260200

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 – BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB, 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: PUNB0260200.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Borai, Distt. Midnapur, Wb branch sits at BORAI, VIA GOMUNDA, PS MOHANPUR. If you are travelling from outside Borai ,Midnapore, Wb, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 PUNB0260200 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0260200 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 PUNB0260200 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 Borai, Distt. Midnapur, Wb branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0260200, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0260200 belongs to Punjab National Bank's BORAI, DISTT. MIDNAPUR, WB branch, located at BORAI, VIA GOMUNDA, PS MOHANPUR in BORAI ,MIDNAPORE, WB, WEST BENGAL. 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.