IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Dehradun Race Cource, Distt. D Branch, Uttarakhand

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab National Bank's DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D branch in DEHRADUN, UTTARAKHAND. The branch's IFSC code PUNB0153200 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 DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D branch, the IFSC PUNB0153200 breaks down as follows: PUNB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 153200 identifies this particular branch.

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 Dehradun Race Cource, Distt. D branch in Dehradun, Uttarakhand is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0153200 for all electronic settlement.

Dehradun Race Cource, Distt. D branch overview

Located at RACE COURCE DEHRADUN, the Dehradun Race Cource, Distt. D branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PUNB0153200 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0153200 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 PUNB0153200 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 PUNB0153200

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 PUNB0153200 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0153200 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D 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 PUNB0153200.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0153200 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D (IFSC PUNB0153200)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0153200 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Dehradun Race Cource, Distt. D

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 PUNB0153200:

• 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 DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D is still linked to IFSC PUNB0153200.

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 PUNB0153200

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 – DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0153200. 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 PUNB0153200 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Dehradun Race Cource, Distt. D branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D, the IFSC PUNB0153200 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 Dehradun Race Cource, Distt. D 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 PUNB0153200

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 PUNB0153200 and the account number together uniquely identify the Dehradun Race Cource, Distt. D branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0153200

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D 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 PUNB0153200 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 – DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0153200 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 DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D 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 Dehradun Race Cource, Distt. D branch

The branch is located at RACE COURCE DEHRADUN, which puts it inside Dehradun, the broader Distt. Dehradun district, and the state of Uttarakhand. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Dehradun Race Cource, Distt. D branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0153200 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 PUNB0153200 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0153200 for Punjab National Bank – DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D, 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 Dehradun Race Cource, Distt. D 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 PUNB0153200 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0153200 belongs to Punjab National Bank's DEHRADUN RACE COURCE, DISTT. D branch, located at RACE COURCE DEHRADUN in DEHRADUN, 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.