IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Chhur-Distt Meerut Branch, Uttar Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab National Bank's CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT branch in CHHUR, UTTAR PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code PUNB0039910 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.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Punjab National Bank's CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT branch, the IFSC PUNB0039910 breaks down as follows: PUNB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 039910 identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

Punjab National Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Chhur-Distt Meerut branch in Chhur, Uttar Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0039910 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About the Chhur-Distt Meerut branch

The Chhur-Distt Meerut branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at VPO CHHUR TEH SARDHANA DIST MEERUT 250342. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code PUNB0039910 is used.

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 CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0039910.

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 PUNB0039910, money simply cannot be routed to the CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Chhur-Distt Meerut branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT, the IFSC PUNB0039910 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 Chhur-Distt Meerut branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 1237-287692.

• 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 PUNB0039910

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0039910

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 PUNB0039910 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT using IFSC PUNB0039910

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 PUNB0039910, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0039910

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 – CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0039910 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT (IFSC PUNB0039910)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0039910 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Chhur-Distt Meerut

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 PUNB0039910:

• 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 CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT is still linked to IFSC PUNB0039910.

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 PUNB0039910

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 – CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0039910. 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 PUNB0039910 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0039910

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT 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 PUNB0039910 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.

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 PUNB0039910 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chhur-Distt Meerut 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 – CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0039910 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 CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT 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 Chhur-Distt Meerut branch

The branch is located at VPO CHHUR TEH SARDHANA DIST MEERUT 250342, which puts it inside Chhur, the broader Meerut district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Chhur-Distt Meerut branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0039910 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 1237-287692 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 PUNB0039910 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0039910 for Punjab National Bank – CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT, 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 Chhur-Distt Meerut branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0039910, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0039910 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, CHHUR-DISTT MEERUT branch, in CHHUR, 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.