Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab National Bank's KANCHANPUR branch in KANCHANPUR, TRIPURA. The branch's IFSC code PUNB0130020 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.
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, PUNB0130020 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's KANCHANPUR branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 130020 = branch identifier.
About Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kanchanpur branch in Kanchanpur. 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, PUNB0130020.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Punjab National Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kanchanpur |
| IFSC Code | PUNB0130020 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | KANCHANPUR NORTH TRIPURA |
| City | Kanchanpur |
| District | North Tripura |
| State | Tripura |
About the Kanchanpur branch
The Kanchanpur branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at KANCHANPUR NORTH TRIPURA. 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 PUNB0130020 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 KANCHANPUR branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0130020.
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 PUNB0130020, money simply cannot be routed to the KANCHANPUR branch electronically.
Account types you can open at the Kanchanpur branch
Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – KANCHANPUR, the IFSC PUNB0130020 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.
Banking services available
The Kanchanpur 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 PUNB0130020
How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0130020
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 PUNB0130020 across all three.
NEFT to Punjab National Bank, KANCHANPUR using IFSC PUNB0130020
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 PUNB0130020, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – KANCHANPUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to KANCHANPUR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's KANCHANPUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0130020 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Punjab National Bank KANCHANPUR (IFSC PUNB0130020)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0130020 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KANCHANPUR branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0130020 for Punjab National Bank – KANCHANPUR, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – PUNB0130020 | Yes – PUNB0130020 | Yes – PUNB0130020 |
For most retail customers crediting the Kanchanpur 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.
UPI payments and IFSC PUNB0130020
UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at Punjab National Bank – KANCHANPUR is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0130020. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.
If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC PUNB0130020 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC PUNB0130020
Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KANCHANPUR 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 PUNB0130020 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 PUNB0130020 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kanchanpur 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 – KANCHANPUR:
- The IFSC is exactly PUNB0130020 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 KANCHANPUR 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.
Reaching the branch
The Kanchanpur branch sits at KANCHANPUR NORTH TRIPURA. If you are travelling from outside Kanchanpur, 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 PUNB0130020 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0130020 for Punjab National Bank – KANCHANPUR, 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Kanchanpur 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 PUNB0130020 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Punjab National BankKanchanpur Branch
KANCHANPUR NORTH TRIPURA
Kanchanpur, Tripura
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: PUNB0130020
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number of Punjab National Bank Kanchanpur branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
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 Kanchanpur branch but serve different purposes.
What is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank Kanchanpur branch?
The IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, Kanchanpur branch is PUNB0130020. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Does Punjab National Bank Kanchanpur branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using PUNB0130020 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Punjab National Bank – Kanchanpur reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC PUNB0130020 the same for all accounts at Kanchanpur branch?
Yes. The IFSC PUNB0130020 is shared by every account held at Punjab National Bank's Kanchanpur branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How do I add Punjab National Bank Kanchanpur as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC PUNB0130020, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC PUNB0130020 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC PUNB0130020 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Summary
The IFSC code PUNB0130020 belongs to Punjab National Bank's KANCHANPUR branch, located at KANCHANPUR NORTH TRIPURA in KANCHANPUR, TRIPURA. 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.


