IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Biltchoudwar Podaultabad Distt Cuttack Branch, Odisha

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK branch in CHOUDWAR DSITTCUTTAK, ODISHA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PUNB0100010. 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 BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PUNB0100010 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 – BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK is PUNB0100010. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 100010 map to this branch in CHOUDWAR DSITTCUTTAK, ODISHA.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Punjab National Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Biltchoudwar Podaultabad Distt Cuttack branch in Choudwar Dsittcuttak, Odisha is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0100010 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at PRAMOD BHAWAN KALESWAR MAIN RD 754071. It serves the Choudwar Dsittcuttak 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 PUNB0100010 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 BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0100010.

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 PUNB0100010, money simply cannot be routed to the BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0100010

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 PUNB0100010 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK using IFSC PUNB0100010

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 PUNB0100010, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0100010

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 – BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0100010 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK (IFSC PUNB0100010)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0100010 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Biltchoudwar Podaultabad Distt Cuttack

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 PUNB0100010:

• 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 BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK is still linked to IFSC PUNB0100010.

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 BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK branch, the IFSC PUNB0100010 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 Biltchoudwar Podaultabad Distt Cuttack branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK, the IFSC PUNB0100010 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 Biltchoudwar Podaultabad Distt Cuttack 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 PUNB0100010

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 PUNB0100010 and the account number together uniquely identify the Biltchoudwar Podaultabad Distt Cuttack branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0100010

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK 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 PUNB0100010 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 – BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0100010 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 BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK 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 Biltchoudwar Podaultabad Distt Cuttack branch sits at PRAMOD BHAWAN KALESWAR MAIN RD 754071. If you are travelling from outside Choudwar Dsittcuttak, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 671-2494721 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 PUNB0100010 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0100010 for Punjab National Bank – BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK, 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 Biltchoudwar Podaultabad Distt Cuttack branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0100010, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0100010 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, BILTCHOUDWAR PODAULTABAD DISTT CUTTACK branch, in CHOUDWAR DSITTCUTTAK, ODISHA. 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.