IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Currency Chest - Kolkata Branch, West Bengal

Below are the complete branch details for Punjab National Bank, CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA branch, located in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PUNB0601710. 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 PUNB0601710 for Punjab National Bank – CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA — 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 – CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA is PUNB0601710. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 601710 map to this branch in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL.

Branch details at a glance

About Punjab National Bank

Punjab National Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Currency Chest - Kolkata branch in Kolkata. 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, PUNB0601710.

About this branch

The branch is located at CURRENCY CHEST,DD-11, SALT LAKE CITY,SECTOR-1 SALT LAKE CITY,SECTOR-1. It serves the Kolkata region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Punjab National Bank. The IFSC PUNB0601710 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0601710.

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 PUNB0601710, money simply cannot be routed to the CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0601710

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 PUNB0601710 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0601710 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA 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 PUNB0601710.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA.
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 CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0601710 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA (IFSC PUNB0601710)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0601710 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0601710 for Punjab National Bank – CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA, 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 Currency Chest - Kolkata 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.

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 CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA branch, the IFSC PUNB0601710 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 Currency Chest - Kolkata branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0601710 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 PUNB0601710.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Currency Chest - Kolkata 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 PUNB0601710

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Currency Chest - Kolkata branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0601710 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0601710

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA 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 PUNB0601710 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 PUNB0601710

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 – CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA, 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: PUNB0601710.
• 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 Currency Chest - Kolkata branch sits at CURRENCY CHEST,DD-11, SALT LAKE CITY,SECTOR-1 SALT LAKE CITY,SECTOR-1. If you are travelling from outside Kolkata, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 11-23718172 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 PUNB0601710 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0601710 for Punjab National Bank – CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA, 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 Currency Chest - Kolkata 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 PUNB0601710 continue to work without interruption.

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Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0601710 belongs to Punjab National Bank's CURRENCY CHEST - KOLKATA branch, located at CURRENCY CHEST,DD-11, SALT LAKE CITY,SECTOR-1 SALT LAKE CITY,SECTOR-1 in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. 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.