IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Gopeswar, Distt.Chamoli Branch, Uttarakhand

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab National Bank's GOPESWAR, DISTT.CHAMOLI branch in CHAMOLI, UTTARAKHAND. The branch's IFSC code PUNB0182610 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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, PUNB0182610 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's GOPESWAR, DISTT.CHAMOLI branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 182610 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Gopeswar, Distt.Chamoli branch — IFSC PUNB0182610 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chamoli, Uttarakhand.

Gopeswar, Distt.Chamoli branch overview

Located at NEAR BUS STAND, GOPESWAR, 246401, the Gopeswar, Distt.Chamoli branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PUNB0182610 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 GOPESWAR, DISTT.CHAMOLI of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0182610 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 PUNB0182610 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 PUNB0182610 and the account number together uniquely identify the Gopeswar, Distt.Chamoli branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0182610

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 PUNB0182610 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, GOPESWAR, DISTT.CHAMOLI using IFSC PUNB0182610

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 PUNB0182610, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – GOPESWAR, DISTT.CHAMOLI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to GOPESWAR, DISTT.CHAMOLI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's GOPESWAR, DISTT.CHAMOLI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0182610 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank GOPESWAR, DISTT.CHAMOLI (IFSC PUNB0182610)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0182610 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the GOPESWAR, DISTT.CHAMOLI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Gopeswar, Distt.Chamoli

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 PUNB0182610:

• 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 GOPESWAR, DISTT.CHAMOLI is still linked to IFSC PUNB0182610.

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 PUNB0182610

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 – GOPESWAR, DISTT.CHAMOLI is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0182610. 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 PUNB0182610 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Gopeswar, Distt.Chamoli branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – GOPESWAR, DISTT.CHAMOLI, the IFSC PUNB0182610 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 Gopeswar, Distt.Chamoli 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 PUNB0182610

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Gopeswar, Distt.Chamoli 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 PUNB0182610 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.

How to reach the Gopeswar, Distt.Chamoli branch

The branch is located at NEAR BUS STAND, GOPESWAR, 246401, which puts it inside Chamoli, the broader Chamoli district, and the state of Uttarakhand. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Gopeswar, Distt.Chamoli branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0182610 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 137-2251516 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 PUNB0182610 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0182610

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 – GOPESWAR, DISTT.CHAMOLI, 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: PUNB0182610.
• 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.

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 Gopeswar, Distt.Chamoli branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0182610, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0182610 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 PUNB0182610 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 137-2251516.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0182610 belongs to Punjab National Bank's GOPESWAR, DISTT.CHAMOLI branch, located at NEAR BUS STAND, GOPESWAR, 246401 in CHAMOLI, UTTARAKHAND. 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.