IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Kota City, Distt. Kota ,Rajast Branch, Rajasthan

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST branch in KOTA, RAJASTHAN, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PUNB0027100. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PUNB0027100 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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, PUNB0027100 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 027100 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kota City, Distt. Kota ,Rajast branch — IFSC PUNB0027100 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kota, Rajasthan.

About this branch

The branch is located at RAMPURA BAZAR, KOTA CITY. It serves the Kota 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 PUNB0027100 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0027100.

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 PUNB0027100, money simply cannot be routed to the KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST branch electronically.

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 PUNB0027100 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kota City, Distt. Kota ,Rajast branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0027100

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 PUNB0027100 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST using IFSC PUNB0027100

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC PUNB0027100, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0027100 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST (IFSC PUNB0027100)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0027100 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0027100 for Punjab National Bank – KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST, 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 Kota City, Distt. Kota ,Rajast 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 KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST branch, the IFSC PUNB0027100 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 Kota City, Distt. Kota ,Rajast branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0027100 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 PUNB0027100.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Kota City, Distt. Kota ,Rajast 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 PUNB0027100

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0027100

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST 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 PUNB0027100 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 Kota City, Distt. Kota ,Rajast branch sits at RAMPURA BAZAR, KOTA CITY. If you are travelling from outside Kota, 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 PUNB0027100 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0027100

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 – KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST, 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: PUNB0027100.
• 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 Kota City, Distt. Kota ,Rajast branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0027100, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0027100 for Punjab National Bank – KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST, 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0027100 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, KOTA CITY, DISTT. KOTA ,RAJAST branch, in KOTA, RAJASTHAN. 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.