IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Kanpur, Sheoli Kanpur ,Up Branch, Uttar Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab National Bank's KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR ,UP branch in KANPUR, UTTAR PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code PUNB0189300 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.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Punjab National Bank's KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR ,UP branch, the IFSC PUNB0189300 breaks down as follows: PUNB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 189300 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kanpur, Sheoli Kanpur ,Up branch — IFSC PUNB0189300 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Kanpur, Sheoli Kanpur ,Up branch overview

Located at KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR DEHAT(UP), the Kanpur, Sheoli Kanpur ,Up branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PUNB0189300 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 KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR ,UP branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0189300.

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 PUNB0189300, money simply cannot be routed to the KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR ,UP branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0189300

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 PUNB0189300 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0189300 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR ,UP 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 PUNB0189300.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR ,UP.
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 KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR ,UP

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR ,UP branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0189300 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 – KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR ,UP, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0189300 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0189300 for Punjab National Bank – KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR ,UP, 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Kanpur, Sheoli Kanpur ,Up 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 PUNB0189300

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 – KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR ,UP is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0189300. 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 PUNB0189300 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Kanpur, Sheoli Kanpur ,Up branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR ,UP, the IFSC PUNB0189300 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 Kanpur, Sheoli Kanpur ,Up 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 PUNB0189300

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kanpur, Sheoli Kanpur ,Up branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0189300 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0189300

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR ,UP 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 PUNB0189300 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0189300

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 – KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR ,UP, 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: PUNB0189300.
• 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 Kanpur, Sheoli Kanpur ,Up branch

The branch is located at KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR DEHAT(UP), which puts it inside Kanpur, the broader Kanpur district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Kanpur, Sheoli Kanpur ,Up branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0189300 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 PUNB0189300 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0189300 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 PUNB0189300 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 Kanpur, Sheoli Kanpur ,Up branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0189300, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0189300 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, KANPUR, SHEOLI KANPUR ,UP branch, in KANPUR, 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.