IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Calcutta Linday Street New Mkt Branch, West Bengal

Below are the complete branch details for Punjab National Bank, CALCUTTA LINDAY STREET NEW MKT branch, located in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PUNB0009300. 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 PUNB0009300 for Punjab National Bank – CALCUTTA LINDAY STREET NEW MKT — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – CALCUTTA LINDAY STREET NEW MKT is PUNB0009300. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 009300 map to this branch in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL.

Bank profile

Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Calcutta Linday Street New Mkt branch — IFSC PUNB0009300 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kolkata, West Bengal.

Calcutta Linday Street New Mkt branch overview

Located at DISTT. CALCUTTA (WEST BENGAL), the Calcutta Linday Street New Mkt branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PUNB0009300 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Punjab National Bank branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including CALCUTTA LINDAY STREET NEW MKT of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0009300 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC PUNB0009300 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Calcutta Linday Street New Mkt branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0009300 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 PUNB0009300

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 PUNB0009300 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0009300 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's CALCUTTA LINDAY STREET NEW MKT 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 PUNB0009300.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as CALCUTTA LINDAY STREET NEW MKT.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0009300

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Punjab National Bank – CALCUTTA LINDAY STREET NEW MKT, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0009300 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab National Bank – CALCUTTA LINDAY STREET NEW MKT, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0009300 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 Calcutta Linday Street New Mkt

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 PUNB0009300:

• 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 CALCUTTA LINDAY STREET NEW MKT is still linked to IFSC PUNB0009300.

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 CALCUTTA LINDAY STREET NEW MKT branch, the IFSC PUNB0009300 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 Calcutta Linday Street New Mkt branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0009300 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 PUNB0009300.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Calcutta Linday Street New Mkt 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 PUNB0009300

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0009300

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CALCUTTA LINDAY STREET NEW MKT 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 PUNB0009300 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.

Reaching the branch

The Calcutta Linday Street New Mkt branch sits at DISTT. CALCUTTA (WEST BENGAL). If you are travelling from outside Kolkata, 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 PUNB0009300 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0009300

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 – CALCUTTA LINDAY STREET NEW MKT, 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: PUNB0009300.
• 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.

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 Calcutta Linday Street New Mkt branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0009300, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0009300 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 PUNB0009300 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0009300 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, CALCUTTA LINDAY STREET NEW MKT branch, in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. 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.