IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Masaurha, Distt. Patna ,Bihar Branch, Bihar

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR branch in MASAURHA ,PATNA, BIHAR, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PUNB0256200. 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 MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PUNB0256200 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, PUNB0256200 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 256200 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About Punjab National Bank

Punjab National Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Masaurha, Distt. Patna ,Bihar branch in Masaurha ,Patna. 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, PUNB0256200.

About this branch

The branch is located at MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA (BIHAR). It serves the Masaurha ,Patna 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 PUNB0256200 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 MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0256200.

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 PUNB0256200, money simply cannot be routed to the MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0256200

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 PUNB0256200 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR using IFSC PUNB0256200

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 PUNB0256200, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0256200

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 – MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0256200 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR (IFSC PUNB0256200)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0256200 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Masaurha, Distt. Patna ,Bihar

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 PUNB0256200:

• 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 MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR is still linked to IFSC PUNB0256200.

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 PUNB0256200

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 – MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0256200. 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 PUNB0256200 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Masaurha, Distt. Patna ,Bihar branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR, the IFSC PUNB0256200 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 Masaurha, Distt. Patna ,Bihar 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 PUNB0256200

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 PUNB0256200 and the account number together uniquely identify the Masaurha, Distt. Patna ,Bihar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0256200

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR 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 PUNB0256200 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.

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 – MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0256200 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 MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR 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.

How to reach the Masaurha, Distt. Patna ,Bihar branch

The branch is located at MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA (BIHAR), which puts it inside Masaurha ,Patna, the broader Masaurha (patna) district, and the state of Bihar. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Masaurha, Distt. Patna ,Bihar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0256200 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 PUNB0256200 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0256200 for Punjab National Bank – MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR, 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 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 Masaurha, Distt. Patna ,Bihar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0256200, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0256200 belongs to Punjab National Bank's MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA ,BIHAR branch, located at MASAURHA, DISTT. PATNA (BIHAR) in MASAURHA ,PATNA, BIHAR. 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.