IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Chaubepur Distt Kanpur Nagar Branch, Uttar Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab National Bank's CHAUBEPUR DISTT KANPUR NAGAR branch in CHAUBEPUR UTTAR PRADESH, UTTAR PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code PUNB0178510 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, PUNB0178510 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's CHAUBEPUR DISTT KANPUR NAGAR branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 178510 = 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 Chaubepur Distt Kanpur Nagar branch — IFSC PUNB0178510 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chaubepur Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh.

About this branch

The branch is located at VILLAGE & POST OFFICE- G.T.ROAD ( NEAR SBI), 209203. It serves the Chaubepur Uttar Pradesh 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 PUNB0178510 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 CHAUBEPUR DISTT KANPUR NAGAR of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0178510 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 PUNB0178510 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 PUNB0178510

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 PUNB0178510 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0178510 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's CHAUBEPUR DISTT KANPUR NAGAR 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 PUNB0178510.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as CHAUBEPUR DISTT KANPUR NAGAR.
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 PUNB0178510

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 – CHAUBEPUR DISTT KANPUR NAGAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0178510 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab National Bank – CHAUBEPUR DISTT KANPUR NAGAR, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0178510 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Chaubepur Distt Kanpur Nagar

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 PUNB0178510:

• 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 CHAUBEPUR DISTT KANPUR NAGAR is still linked to IFSC PUNB0178510.

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 CHAUBEPUR DISTT KANPUR NAGAR branch, the IFSC PUNB0178510 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.

Account types you can open at the Chaubepur Distt Kanpur Nagar branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – CHAUBEPUR DISTT KANPUR NAGAR, the IFSC PUNB0178510 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 Chaubepur Distt Kanpur Nagar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 5112-282080.

• 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 PUNB0178510

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 PUNB0178510 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chaubepur Distt Kanpur Nagar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0178510

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CHAUBEPUR DISTT KANPUR NAGAR 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 PUNB0178510 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.

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 – CHAUBEPUR DISTT KANPUR NAGAR:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0178510 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 CHAUBEPUR DISTT KANPUR NAGAR 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.

How to reach the Chaubepur Distt Kanpur Nagar branch

The branch is located at VILLAGE & POST OFFICE- G.T.ROAD ( NEAR SBI), 209203, which puts it inside Chaubepur Uttar Pradesh, the broader Kanpur Nagar district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Chaubepur Distt Kanpur Nagar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0178510 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 5112-282080 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 PUNB0178510 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0178510 for Punjab National Bank – CHAUBEPUR DISTT KANPUR NAGAR, 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 Chaubepur Distt Kanpur Nagar 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 PUNB0178510 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0178510 belongs to Punjab National Bank's CHAUBEPUR DISTT KANPUR NAGAR branch, located at VILLAGE & POST OFFICE- G.T.ROAD ( NEAR SBI), 209203 in CHAUBEPUR UTTAR PRADESH, UTTAR 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.