IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Harnaut,Dist-Nalanda, Bihar Branch, Bihar

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab National Bank, HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR branch in HARNAUT ,NALANDA. The 11-digit IFSC PUNB0674700 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 HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR 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 – HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR is PUNB0674700. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 674700 map to this branch in HARNAUT ,NALANDA, BIHAR.

Bank profile

Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Harnaut,Dist-Nalanda, Bihar branch — IFSC PUNB0674700 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Harnaut ,Nalanda, Bihar.

About this branch

The branch is located at HARNAUT DIST NALANDA. It serves the Harnaut ,Nalanda 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 PUNB0674700 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0674700.

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 PUNB0674700, money simply cannot be routed to the HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Harnaut,Dist-Nalanda, Bihar branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0674700 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0674700

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 PUNB0674700 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0674700 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC PUNB0674700.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR.
5. 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 HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0674700 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR (IFSC PUNB0674700)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0674700 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Harnaut,Dist-Nalanda, Bihar

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 PUNB0674700:

• 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 HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR is still linked to IFSC PUNB0674700.

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 HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR branch, the IFSC PUNB0674700 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Harnaut,Dist-Nalanda, Bihar branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0674700 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 PUNB0674700.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Harnaut,Dist-Nalanda, Bihar 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 PUNB0674700

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Harnaut,Dist-Nalanda, Bihar 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 PUNB0674700 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.

Reaching the branch

The Harnaut,Dist-Nalanda, Bihar branch sits at HARNAUT DIST NALANDA. If you are travelling from outside Harnaut ,Nalanda, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 PUNB0674700 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0674700

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 – HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR, 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: PUNB0674700.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Harnaut,Dist-Nalanda, Bihar 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 PUNB0674700 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0674700 for Punjab National Bank – HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0674700 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, HARNAUT,DIST-NALANDA, BIHAR branch, in HARNAUT ,NALANDA, BIHAR. 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.