This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab National Bank, RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT branch in KANPUR DEHAT ,UP. The 11-digit IFSC PUNB0643100 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 RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT 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.
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, PUNB0643100 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 643100 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Punjab National Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat |
| IFSC Code | PUNB0643100 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | MAIN ROAD RURA |
| City | Kanpur Dehat ,Up |
| District | Distt Kanpur Dehat |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
About Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat branch in Kanpur Dehat ,Up. 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, PUNB0643100.
About the Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat branch
The Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at MAIN ROAD RURA. 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 PUNB0643100 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 RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0643100.
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 PUNB0643100, money simply cannot be routed to the RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0643100
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 PUNB0643100 across all three.
How to use IFSC PUNB0643100 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT 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 PUNB0643100.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT.
- 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 RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0643100 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Punjab National Bank RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT (IFSC PUNB0643100)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0643100 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0643100 for Punjab National Bank – RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT, 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 – PUNB0643100 | Yes – PUNB0643100 | Yes – PUNB0643100 |
For most retail customers crediting the Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat 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 PUNB0643100
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 – RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0643100. 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 PUNB0643100 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0643100 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 PUNB0643100.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat 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 PUNB0643100
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 PUNB0643100 and the account number together uniquely identify the Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat 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 PUNB0643100 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0643100
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 – RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT, 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:
PUNB0643100. - 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.
Reaching the branch
The Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat branch sits at MAIN ROAD RURA. If you are travelling from outside Kanpur Dehat ,Up, 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 PUNB0643100 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0643100 for Punjab National Bank – RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT, 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 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 Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0643100, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Punjab National BankRura Distt. Kanpur Dehat Branch
MAIN ROAD RURA
Kanpur Dehat ,Up, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: PUNB0643100
Frequently asked questions
How do I add Punjab National Bank Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC PUNB0643100, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat branch?
The IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat branch is PUNB0643100. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Is IFSC PUNB0643100 the same for all accounts at Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat branch?
Yes. The IFSC PUNB0643100 is shared by every account held at Punjab National Bank's Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Does Punjab National Bank Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
What is the phone number of Punjab National Bank Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat 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 Rura Distt. Kanpur Dehat branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC PUNB0643100 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC PUNB0643100 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Can I use IFSC PUNB0643100 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC PUNB0643100 to send funds instantly.
Final notes
To recap: PUNB0643100 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, RURA DISTT. KANPUR DEHAT branch, in KANPUR DEHAT ,UP, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.


