This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab National Bank, C CHEST,HARDWAR branch in HARIDWAR. The 11-digit IFSC PUNB0704000 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Punjab National Bank at the C CHEST,HARDWAR location, this is the only IFSC you need.
We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this 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 – C CHEST,HARDWAR is PUNB0704000. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 704000 map to this branch in HARIDWAR, UTTARAKHAND.
About Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the C Chest,Hardwar branch in Haridwar. 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, PUNB0704000.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Punjab National Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | C Chest,Hardwar |
| IFSC Code | PUNB0704000 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | SECTOR-4, BHEL , HARDWAR |
| City | Haridwar |
| District | Haridwar |
| State | Uttarakhand |
About the C Chest,Hardwar branch
The C Chest,Hardwar branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at SECTOR-4, BHEL , HARDWAR. 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 PUNB0704000 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 C CHEST,HARDWAR branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0704000.
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 PUNB0704000, money simply cannot be routed to the C CHEST,HARDWAR branch electronically.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the C Chest,Hardwar branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0704000 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 PUNB0704000.
Products and services
Customers walking into the C Chest,Hardwar 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 PUNB0704000
How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0704000
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 PUNB0704000 across all three.
How to use IFSC PUNB0704000 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's C CHEST,HARDWAR 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 PUNB0704000.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as C CHEST,HARDWAR.
- 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 C CHEST,HARDWAR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's C CHEST,HARDWAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0704000 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Punjab National Bank C CHEST,HARDWAR (IFSC PUNB0704000)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0704000 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the C CHEST,HARDWAR branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to C Chest,Hardwar
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 PUNB0704000:
- 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 C CHEST,HARDWAR is still linked to IFSC PUNB0704000.
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 C CHEST,HARDWAR branch, the IFSC PUNB0704000 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 C Chest,Hardwar 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 PUNB0704000 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 & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the C Chest,Hardwar branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0704000 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 PUNB0704000
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 – C CHEST,HARDWAR, 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:
PUNB0704000. - 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 C Chest,Hardwar branch
The branch is located at SECTOR-4, BHEL , HARDWAR, which puts it inside Haridwar, the broader Haridwar district, and the state of Uttarakhand. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank C Chest,Hardwar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0704000 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 PUNB0704000 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC PUNB0704000 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 PUNB0704000 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 C Chest,Hardwar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0704000, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Punjab National BankC Chest,Hardwar Branch
SECTOR-4, BHEL , HARDWAR
Haridwar, Uttarakhand
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: PUNB0704000
Frequently asked questions
Where is Punjab National Bank C Chest,Hardwar branch located?
Punjab National Bank's C Chest,Hardwar branch is located at SECTOR-4, BHEL , HARDWAR, Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
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 C Chest,Hardwar branch but serve different purposes.
Does Punjab National Bank C Chest,Hardwar branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
Is IFSC PUNB0704000 the same for all accounts at C Chest,Hardwar branch?
Yes. The IFSC PUNB0704000 is shared by every account held at Punjab National Bank's C Chest,Hardwar branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Is IFSC PUNB0704000 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC PUNB0704000 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
What is the phone number of Punjab National Bank C Chest,Hardwar branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
Can I use IFSC PUNB0704000 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC PUNB0704000 to send funds instantly.
Final notes
To recap: PUNB0704000 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, C CHEST,HARDWAR branch, in HARIDWAR, UTTARAKHAND. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.


