Below are the complete branch details for Punjab National Bank, MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL UNIV branch, located in FATEHABAD, HARYANA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PUNB0889500. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case PUNB0889500 for Punjab National Bank – MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL UNIV — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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, PUNB0889500 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL UNIV branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 889500 = branch identifier.
Bank profile
Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Manav Rachna International Univ branch — IFSC PUNB0889500 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Fatehabad, Haryana.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Punjab National Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Manav Rachna International Univ |
| IFSC Code | PUNB0889500 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | SECTOR 43 FARIDABAD HR 121004 |
| City | Fatehabad |
| District | Faridabad |
| State | Haryana |
| Phone | 9968304190 |
About the Manav Rachna International Univ branch
The Manav Rachna International Univ branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at SECTOR 43 FARIDABAD HR 121004. 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 PUNB0889500 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 MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL UNIV branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0889500.
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 PUNB0889500, money simply cannot be routed to the MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL UNIV branch electronically.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Manav Rachna International Univ branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0889500 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 PUNB0889500.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Manav Rachna International Univ 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 PUNB0889500
How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0889500
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 PUNB0889500 across all three.
How to use IFSC PUNB0889500 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL UNIV 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC PUNB0889500.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL UNIV.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0889500
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 – MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL UNIV, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0889500 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab National Bank – MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL UNIV, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0889500 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 Manav Rachna International Univ
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 PUNB0889500:
- 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 MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL UNIV is still linked to IFSC PUNB0889500.
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 MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL UNIV branch, the IFSC PUNB0889500 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.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Manav Rachna International Univ branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC PUNB0889500 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.
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 PUNB0889500 and the account number together uniquely identify the Manav Rachna International Univ branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0889500
An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Punjab National Bank – MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL UNIV, double-check for these issues:
- Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit
0, not the letter O. Read carefully. - Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters:
PUNB0889500. - Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
- Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
- Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.
Reaching the branch
The Manav Rachna International Univ branch sits at SECTOR 43 FARIDABAD HR 121004. If you are travelling from outside Fatehabad, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 9968304190 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 PUNB0889500 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC PUNB0889500 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 PUNB0889500 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 9968304190.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
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 Manav Rachna International Univ branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0889500, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Punjab National BankManav Rachna International Univ Branch
SECTOR 43 FARIDABAD HR 121004
Fatehabad, Haryana
Phone: 9968304190
IFSC: PUNB0889500
Frequently asked questions
How do I add Punjab National Bank Manav Rachna International Univ as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC PUNB0889500, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Manav Rachna International Univ branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC PUNB0889500 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC PUNB0889500 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using PUNB0889500 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Punjab National Bank – Manav Rachna International Univ reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank Manav Rachna International Univ branch?
The IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, Manav Rachna International Univ branch is PUNB0889500. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Can I use IFSC PUNB0889500 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC PUNB0889500 to send funds instantly.
Summary
The IFSC code PUNB0889500 belongs to Punjab National Bank's MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL UNIV branch, located at SECTOR 43 FARIDABAD HR 121004 in FATEHABAD, HARYANA. 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.


