IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, NEFT Nodal Branch Hpgb Rrb Branch, Himachal Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab National Bank's NEFT NODAL BRANCH HPGB RRB branch in MANDI, HIMACHAL PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code PUNB0HPGB04 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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, PUNB0HPGB04 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's NEFT NODAL BRANCH HPGB RRB branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, HPGB04 = branch identifier.

About the bank

Punjab National Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its NEFT Nodal Branch Hpgb Rrb branch in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0HPGB04 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at NEFT CENTRALIZED PROCESSING CENTRE FOR HIMACHAL GRAMIN BANK,JAWAHARNAGAR MANDI PIN 175001. It serves the Mandi 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 PUNB0HPGB04 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 NEFT NODAL BRANCH HPGB RRB branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0HPGB04.

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 PUNB0HPGB04, money simply cannot be routed to the NEFT NODAL BRANCH HPGB RRB branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the NEFT Nodal Branch Hpgb Rrb branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0HPGB04 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 PUNB0HPGB04

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 PUNB0HPGB04 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0HPGB04 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's NEFT NODAL BRANCH HPGB RRB 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 PUNB0HPGB04.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as NEFT NODAL BRANCH HPGB RRB.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0HPGB04

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Punjab National Bank – NEFT NODAL BRANCH HPGB RRB, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0HPGB04 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab National Bank – NEFT NODAL BRANCH HPGB RRB, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0HPGB04 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to NEFT Nodal Branch Hpgb Rrb

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 PUNB0HPGB04:

• 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 NEFT NODAL BRANCH HPGB RRB is still linked to IFSC PUNB0HPGB04.

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.

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 NEFT NODAL BRANCH HPGB RRB branch, the IFSC PUNB0HPGB04 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.

Account types you can open at the NEFT Nodal Branch Hpgb Rrb branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – NEFT NODAL BRANCH HPGB RRB, the IFSC PUNB0HPGB04 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 NEFT Nodal Branch Hpgb Rrb 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 PUNB0HPGB04

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the NEFT Nodal Branch Hpgb Rrb 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 PUNB0HPGB04 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.

Reaching the branch

The NEFT Nodal Branch Hpgb Rrb branch sits at NEFT CENTRALIZED PROCESSING CENTRE FOR HIMACHAL GRAMIN BANK,JAWAHARNAGAR MANDI PIN 175001. If you are travelling from outside Mandi, 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 PUNB0HPGB04 and your account number.

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 – NEFT NODAL BRANCH HPGB RRB:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0HPGB04 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 NEFT NODAL BRANCH HPGB RRB 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at NEFT Nodal Branch Hpgb Rrb 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 PUNB0HPGB04 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0HPGB04 for Punjab National Bank – NEFT NODAL BRANCH HPGB RRB, 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

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0HPGB04 belongs to Punjab National Bank's NEFT NODAL BRANCH HPGB RRB branch, located at NEFT CENTRALIZED PROCESSING CENTRE FOR HIMACHAL GRAMIN BANK,JAWAHARNAGAR MANDI… in MANDI, HIMACHAL 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.