IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Mandalghat,Dist.Jalpaiguri,Wb Branch, West Bengal

Below are the complete branch details for Punjab National Bank, MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB branch, located in MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB, WEST BENGAL. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PUNB0256500. 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 PUNB0256500 for Punjab National Bank – MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB branch, the IFSC PUNB0256500 breaks down as follows: PUNB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 256500 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Mandalghat,Dist.Jalpaiguri,Wb branch — IFSC PUNB0256500 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Mandalghat,Dist.Jalpaiguri,Wb, West Bengal.

About this branch

The branch is located at PO MONDALGHAT, DIST.JALPAIGURI. It serves the Mandalghat,Dist.Jalpaiguri,Wb 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 PUNB0256500 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 MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0256500.

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 PUNB0256500, money simply cannot be routed to the MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Mandalghat,Dist.Jalpaiguri,Wb branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0256500 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0256500

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 PUNB0256500 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB using IFSC PUNB0256500

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 PUNB0256500, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0256500 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB (IFSC PUNB0256500)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0256500 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0256500 for Punjab National Bank – MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB, 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 Mandalghat,Dist.Jalpaiguri,Wb 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 MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB branch, the IFSC PUNB0256500 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 Mandalghat,Dist.Jalpaiguri,Wb branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0256500 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 PUNB0256500.

Banking services available

The Mandalghat,Dist.Jalpaiguri,Wb 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 PUNB0256500

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Mandalghat,Dist.Jalpaiguri,Wb 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 PUNB0256500 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.

How to reach the Mandalghat,Dist.Jalpaiguri,Wb branch

The branch is located at PO MONDALGHAT, DIST.JALPAIGURI, which puts it inside Mandalghat,Dist.Jalpaiguri,Wb, the broader West-Bengal district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Mandalghat,Dist.Jalpaiguri,Wb branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0256500 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 PUNB0256500 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0256500

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 – MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB, 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: PUNB0256500.
• 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 Mandalghat,Dist.Jalpaiguri,Wb branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0256500, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0256500 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 PUNB0256500 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0256500 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB branch, in MANDALGHAT,DIST.JALPAIGURI,WB, WEST BENGAL. 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.