IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar Branch, Punjab

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR branch in LUDHIANA, PUNJAB, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PUNB0135410. 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 SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PUNB0135410 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, PUNB0135410 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 135410 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar branch — IFSC PUNB0135410 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Ludhiana, Punjab.

Branch details at a glance

About the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar branch

The Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at 7-B, SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR, PAKHOWAL 141013. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code PUNB0135410 is used.

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 SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0135410 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 PUNB0135410 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR, the IFSC PUNB0135410 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar 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 PUNB0135410

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0135410

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 PUNB0135410 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR using IFSC PUNB0135410

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 PUNB0135410, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0135410 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab National Bank – SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0135410 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0135410 for Punjab National Bank – SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR, 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 Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar 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 SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR branch, the IFSC PUNB0135410 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.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0135410

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR 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 PUNB0135410 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.

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 PUNB0135410 and the account number together uniquely identify the Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0135410

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 – SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR, 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: PUNB0135410.
• 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 Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar branch sits at 7-B, SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR, PAKHOWAL 141013. If you are travelling from outside Ludhiana, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 161-2560634 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 PUNB0135410 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0135410 for Punjab National Bank – SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR, 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 Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar 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 PUNB0135410 continue to work without interruption.

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Final notes

To recap: PUNB0135410 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH NAGAR branch, in LUDHIANA, PUNJAB. 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.