IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Avas Vikas Colony, Lakhimpur Branch, Uttar Pradesh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab National Bank, AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR branch in LAKHIMPUR KHERI. The 11-digit IFSC PUNB0625200 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Punjab National Bank at the AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this 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 AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR branch, the IFSC PUNB0625200 breaks down as follows: PUNB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 625200 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About Punjab National Bank

Punjab National Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Avas Vikas Colony, Lakhimpur branch in Lakhimpur Kheri. 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, PUNB0625200.

About this branch

The branch is located at AVAS VIKAS COLONY. It serves the Lakhimpur Kheri 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 PUNB0625200 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 AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0625200.

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 PUNB0625200, money simply cannot be routed to the AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0625200

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 PUNB0625200 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0625200 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR 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 PUNB0625200.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR.
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 AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0625200 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR (IFSC PUNB0625200)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0625200 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Avas Vikas Colony, Lakhimpur

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 PUNB0625200:

• 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 AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR is still linked to IFSC PUNB0625200.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC PUNB0625200

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 – AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0625200. 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 PUNB0625200 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Avas Vikas Colony, Lakhimpur branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR, the IFSC PUNB0625200 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 Avas Vikas Colony, Lakhimpur 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 PUNB0625200

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 PUNB0625200 and the account number together uniquely identify the Avas Vikas Colony, Lakhimpur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Avas Vikas Colony, Lakhimpur 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 PUNB0625200 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0625200

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 – AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR, 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: PUNB0625200.
• 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 Avas Vikas Colony, Lakhimpur branch

The branch is located at AVAS VIKAS COLONY, which puts it inside Lakhimpur Kheri, the broader Lakhimpur, Kheri district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Avas Vikas Colony, Lakhimpur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0625200 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 PUNB0625200 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0625200 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 PUNB0625200 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 Avas Vikas Colony, Lakhimpur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0625200, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0625200 belongs to Punjab National Bank's AVAS VIKAS COLONY, LAKHIMPUR branch, located at AVAS VIKAS COLONY in LAKHIMPUR KHERI, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.