IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Circle Sastra Center Budaun Branch, Uttar Pradesh

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN branch in BUDAUN UP CENTRAL, UTTAR PRADESH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PUNB0821100. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PUNB0821100 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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 SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN is PUNB0821100. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 821100 map to this branch in BUDAUN UP CENTRAL, UTTAR PRADESH.

Bank profile

Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Circle Sastra Center Budaun branch — IFSC PUNB0821100 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Budaun Up Central, Uttar Pradesh.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at BUDAUN UP BUDAU 243601. It serves the Budaun Up Central 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 PUNB0821100 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 CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0821100 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 PUNB0821100 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 Circle Sastra Center Budaun branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN, the IFSC PUNB0821100 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 Sastra Center Budaun 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 PUNB0821100

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0821100

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 PUNB0821100 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0821100 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN 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 PUNB0821100.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN.
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 PUNB0821100

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 – CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0821100 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN (IFSC PUNB0821100)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0821100 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Circle Sastra Center Budaun

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 PUNB0821100:

• 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 CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN is still linked to IFSC PUNB0821100.

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.

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 CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN branch, the IFSC PUNB0821100 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Circle Sastra Center Budaun 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 PUNB0821100 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 PUNB0821100 and the account number together uniquely identify the Circle Sastra Center Budaun 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 – CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0821100 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 SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN 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 Circle Sastra Center Budaun branch sits at BUDAUN UP BUDAU 243601. If you are travelling from outside Budaun Up Central, 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 PUNB0821100 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0821100 for Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Circle Sastra Center Budaun are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to PUNB0821100 continue to work without interruption.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0821100 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER BUDAUN branch, in BUDAUN UP CENTRAL, UTTAR PRADESH. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.