IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Gobardhanpur Branch, West Bengal

Below are the complete branch details for Punjab National Bank, GOBARDHANPUR branch, located in GOBARDHANPUR ,DISTT. PASCHIM MIDNAPUR, WEST BENGAL. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PUNB0259500. 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 PUNB0259500 for Punjab National Bank – GOBARDHANPUR — 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, PUNB0259500 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's GOBARDHANPUR branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 259500 = branch identifier.

About the bank

Punjab National Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Gobardhanpur branch in Gobardhanpur ,Distt. Paschim Midnapur, West Bengal is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0259500 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at VILL&PO GOBARDHANPUR VIA-HAUR. It serves the Gobardhanpur ,Distt. Paschim Midnapur 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 PUNB0259500 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 GOBARDHANPUR branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0259500.

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 PUNB0259500, money simply cannot be routed to the GOBARDHANPUR branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Gobardhanpur branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – GOBARDHANPUR, the IFSC PUNB0259500 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 Gobardhanpur 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 PUNB0259500

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0259500

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 PUNB0259500 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, GOBARDHANPUR using IFSC PUNB0259500

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 PUNB0259500, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – GOBARDHANPUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to GOBARDHANPUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's GOBARDHANPUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0259500 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank GOBARDHANPUR (IFSC PUNB0259500)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0259500 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the GOBARDHANPUR branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0259500 for Punjab National Bank – GOBARDHANPUR, 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 Gobardhanpur 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 GOBARDHANPUR branch, the IFSC PUNB0259500 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 PUNB0259500

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the GOBARDHANPUR 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 PUNB0259500 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 & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Gobardhanpur branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0259500 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0259500

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 – GOBARDHANPUR, 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: PUNB0259500.
• 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.

How to reach the Gobardhanpur branch

The branch is located at VILL&PO GOBARDHANPUR VIA-HAUR, which puts it inside Gobardhanpur ,Distt. Paschim Midnapur, the broader Dist Paschim Midnapur district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Gobardhanpur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0259500 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 PUNB0259500 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0259500 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 PUNB0259500 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 Gobardhanpur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0259500, however, work 24x7.

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Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0259500 belongs to Punjab National Bank's GOBARDHANPUR branch, located at VILL&PO GOBARDHANPUR VIA-HAUR in GOBARDHANPUR ,DISTT. PASCHIM MIDNAPUR, WEST BENGAL. 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.