IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Erode, Distt. Peiriyar ,Tamil Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, ERODE, DISTT. PEIRIYAR ,TAMIL branch in ERODE, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PUNB0016500. 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 ERODE, DISTT. PEIRIYAR ,TAMIL branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PUNB0016500 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 – ERODE, DISTT. PEIRIYAR ,TAMIL is PUNB0016500. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 016500 map to this branch in ERODE, TAMIL NADU.

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 Erode, Distt. Peiriyar ,Tamil branch in Erode, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0016500 for all electronic settlement.

About the Erode, Distt. Peiriyar ,Tamil branch

The Erode, Distt. Peiriyar ,Tamil branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at 211, CHURCH BUILDING. 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 PUNB0016500 is used.

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 ERODE, DISTT. PEIRIYAR ,TAMIL of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0016500 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 PUNB0016500 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 PUNB0016500

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 PUNB0016500 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, ERODE, DISTT. PEIRIYAR ,TAMIL using IFSC PUNB0016500

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 PUNB0016500, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – ERODE, DISTT. PEIRIYAR ,TAMIL. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0016500

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 – ERODE, DISTT. PEIRIYAR ,TAMIL, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0016500 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab National Bank – ERODE, DISTT. PEIRIYAR ,TAMIL, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0016500 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0016500 for Punjab National Bank – ERODE, DISTT. PEIRIYAR ,TAMIL, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Erode, Distt. Peiriyar ,Tamil branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

UPI payments and IFSC PUNB0016500

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 – ERODE, DISTT. PEIRIYAR ,TAMIL is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0016500. 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 PUNB0016500 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Erode, Distt. Peiriyar ,Tamil branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0016500 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Punjab National Bank, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains PUNB0016500.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Erode, Distt. Peiriyar ,Tamil 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 PUNB0016500

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Erode, Distt. Peiriyar ,Tamil branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0016500 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0016500

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the ERODE, DISTT. PEIRIYAR ,TAMIL 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 PUNB0016500 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 – ERODE, DISTT. PEIRIYAR ,TAMIL:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0016500 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 ERODE, DISTT. PEIRIYAR ,TAMIL 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 Erode, Distt. Peiriyar ,Tamil branch

The branch is located at 211, CHURCH BUILDING, which puts it inside Erode, the broader Cutchery Road district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Erode, Distt. Peiriyar ,Tamil branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0016500 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 PUNB0016500 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0016500 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 PUNB0016500 by:

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

Working hours

Branch counters at Erode, Distt. Peiriyar ,Tamil 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 PUNB0016500 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0016500 belongs to Punjab National Bank's ERODE, DISTT. PEIRIYAR ,TAMIL branch, located at 211, CHURCH BUILDING in ERODE, TAMIL NADU. 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.