IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Tambaram, Kancheepuram Branch, Tamil Nadu

Below are the complete branch details for Punjab National Bank, TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM branch, located in KANCHIPURAM, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PUNB0221110. 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 PUNB0221110 for Punjab National Bank – TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM — 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, PUNB0221110 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 221110 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Punjab National Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Tambaram, Kancheepuram branch in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0221110 for all electronic settlement.

Tambaram, Kancheepuram branch overview

Located at PLOT 45/22,ALAGESAN ST WEST TAMBARAM,KANCHI 600045, the Tambaram, Kancheepuram branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PUNB0221110 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0221110.

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 PUNB0221110, money simply cannot be routed to the TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0221110

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 PUNB0221110 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0221110 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM 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 PUNB0221110.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM.
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 TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0221110 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab National Bank – TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0221110 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Tambaram, Kancheepuram

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 PUNB0221110:

• 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 TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM is still linked to IFSC PUNB0221110.

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 TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM branch, the IFSC PUNB0221110 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.

Account types you can open at the Tambaram, Kancheepuram branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM, the IFSC PUNB0221110 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 Tambaram, Kancheepuram branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 44-8939927700.

• 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 PUNB0221110

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 PUNB0221110 and the account number together uniquely identify the Tambaram, Kancheepuram branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0221110

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM 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 PUNB0221110 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.

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 – TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0221110 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 TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM 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 Tambaram, Kancheepuram branch

The branch is located at PLOT 45/22,ALAGESAN ST WEST TAMBARAM,KANCHI 600045, which puts it inside Kanchipuram, the broader Kancheepuram district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Tambaram, Kancheepuram branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0221110 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 44-8939927700 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 PUNB0221110 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0221110 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 PUNB0221110 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 44-8939927700.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Tambaram, Kancheepuram 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 PUNB0221110 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0221110 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, TAMBARAM, KANCHEEPURAM branch, in KANCHIPURAM, TAMIL NADU. 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.