IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Circle Sastra Center Nagaon Branch, Assam

Below are the complete branch details for Punjab National Bank, CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON branch, located in NAGAON ASSAM, ASSAM. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PUNB0828700. 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 PUNB0828700 for Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON is PUNB0828700. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 828700 map to this branch in NAGAON ASSAM, ASSAM.

Branch details at a glance

About Punjab National Bank

Punjab National Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Circle Sastra Center Nagaon branch in Nagaon Assam. 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, PUNB0828700.

About the Circle Sastra Center Nagaon branch

The Circle Sastra Center Nagaon branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at NAGAON AS NAGAO 782001. 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 PUNB0828700 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 CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0828700 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 PUNB0828700 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0828700

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 PUNB0828700 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON using IFSC PUNB0828700

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 PUNB0828700, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0828700 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON (IFSC PUNB0828700)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0828700 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Circle Sastra Center Nagaon

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 PUNB0828700:

• 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 CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON is still linked to IFSC PUNB0828700.

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 CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON branch, the IFSC PUNB0828700 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 Circle Sastra Center Nagaon branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON, the IFSC PUNB0828700 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 Circle Sastra Center Nagaon branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 11-23765326.

• 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 PUNB0828700

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 PUNB0828700 and the account number together uniquely identify the Circle Sastra Center Nagaon 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 Circle Sastra Center Nagaon 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 PUNB0828700 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.

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 – CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0828700 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 CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON 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.

Reaching the branch

The Circle Sastra Center Nagaon branch sits at NAGAON AS NAGAO 782001. If you are travelling from outside Nagaon Assam, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 11-23765326 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 PUNB0828700 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0828700 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 PUNB0828700 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 11-23765326.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Circle Sastra Center Nagaon 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 PUNB0828700 continue to work without interruption.

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Final notes

To recap: PUNB0828700 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, CIRCLE SASTRA CENTER NAGAON branch, in NAGAON ASSAM, ASSAM. 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.