IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Nimbuchaur Branch, Uttarakhand

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, NIMBUCHAUR branch in KOTDWARA, UTTARAKHAND, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PUNB0972100. 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 NIMBUCHAUR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PUNB0972100 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.

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 NIMBUCHAUR branch, the IFSC PUNB0972100 breaks down as follows: PUNB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 972100 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Punjab National Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Nimbuchaur branch in Kotdwara, Uttarakhand is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0972100 for all electronic settlement.

Nimbuchaur branch overview

Located at SHEETAL TOWER STAT HIGHWAY MAIN MARKET, KOTDW UK 246149, the Nimbuchaur branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PUNB0972100 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 NIMBUCHAUR branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0972100.

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 PUNB0972100, money simply cannot be routed to the NIMBUCHAUR branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0972100

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 PUNB0972100 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, NIMBUCHAUR using IFSC PUNB0972100

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 PUNB0972100, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – NIMBUCHAUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to NIMBUCHAUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's NIMBUCHAUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0972100 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank NIMBUCHAUR (IFSC PUNB0972100)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0972100 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the NIMBUCHAUR branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0972100 for Punjab National Bank – NIMBUCHAUR, 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 Nimbuchaur 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 PUNB0972100

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 – NIMBUCHAUR is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0972100. 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 PUNB0972100 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Nimbuchaur branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0972100 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 PUNB0972100.

Banking services available

The Nimbuchaur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8979656888.

• 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 PUNB0972100

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Nimbuchaur branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0972100 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Nimbuchaur 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 PUNB0972100 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.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to Punjab National Bank – NIMBUCHAUR:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0972100 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Punjab National Bank as the bank name and NIMBUCHAUR as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

Reaching the branch

The Nimbuchaur branch sits at SHEETAL TOWER STAT HIGHWAY MAIN MARKET, KOTDW UK 246149. If you are travelling from outside Kotdwara, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8979656888 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 PUNB0972100 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0972100 for Punjab National Bank – NIMBUCHAUR, 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 Nimbuchaur 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 PUNB0972100 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0972100 belongs to Punjab National Bank's NIMBUCHAUR branch, located at SHEETAL TOWER STAT HIGHWAY MAIN MARKET, KOTDW UK 246149 in KOTDWARA, UTTARAKHAND. 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.