IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Giriak, Distt. Nalanda ,Bihar Branch, Bihar

Below are the complete branch details for Punjab National Bank, GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR branch, located in GIRIAK, BIHAR, BIHAR. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PUNB0067700. 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 PUNB0067700 for Punjab National Bank – GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR is PUNB0067700. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 067700 map to this branch in GIRIAK, BIHAR, BIHAR.

About Punjab National Bank

Punjab National Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Giriak, Distt. Nalanda ,Bihar branch in Giriak, Bihar. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, PUNB0067700.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at PATNA RANCHI ROAD, GIRIAK, DIST NALANDA. It serves the Giriak, Bihar 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 PUNB0067700 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 GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0067700.

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 PUNB0067700, money simply cannot be routed to the GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Giriak, Distt. Nalanda ,Bihar branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0067700 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 PUNB0067700.

Banking services available

The Giriak, Distt. Nalanda ,Bihar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.

• 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 PUNB0067700

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0067700

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 PUNB0067700 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR using IFSC PUNB0067700

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 PUNB0067700, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0067700

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 – GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0067700 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR (IFSC PUNB0067700)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0067700 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0067700 for Punjab National Bank – GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR, 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 Giriak, Distt. Nalanda ,Bihar 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.

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 GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR branch, the IFSC PUNB0067700 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.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0067700

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR 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 PUNB0067700 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 PUNB0067700 and the account number together uniquely identify the Giriak, Distt. Nalanda ,Bihar 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 – GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0067700 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 GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR 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 Giriak, Distt. Nalanda ,Bihar branch

The branch is located at PATNA RANCHI ROAD, GIRIAK, DIST NALANDA, which puts it inside Giriak, Bihar, the broader Giriak, Bihar district, and the state of Bihar. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Giriak, Distt. Nalanda ,Bihar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0067700 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 PUNB0067700 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0067700 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 PUNB0067700 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.

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 Giriak, Distt. Nalanda ,Bihar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0067700, however, work 24x7.

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Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0067700 belongs to Punjab National Bank's GIRIAK, DISTT. NALANDA ,BIHAR branch, located at PATNA RANCHI ROAD, GIRIAK, DIST NALANDA in GIRIAK, BIHAR, BIHAR. 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.