IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Kapsi, Distt. Nagpur ,Mahara Branch, Maharashtra

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, KAPSI, DISTT. NAGPUR ,MAHARA branch in NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PUNB0278700. 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 KAPSI, DISTT. NAGPUR ,MAHARA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PUNB0278700 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, PUNB0278700 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's KAPSI, DISTT. NAGPUR ,MAHARA branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 278700 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kapsi, Distt. Nagpur ,Mahara branch — IFSC PUNB0278700 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Nagpur, Maharashtra.

About the Kapsi, Distt. Nagpur ,Mahara branch

The Kapsi, Distt. Nagpur ,Mahara branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at BHANDARA ROAD,KAPSI, DIST-NAGPUR. 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 PUNB0278700 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 KAPSI, DISTT. NAGPUR ,MAHARA of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0278700 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 PUNB0278700 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 PUNB0278700

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 PUNB0278700 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0278700 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's KAPSI, DISTT. NAGPUR ,MAHARA 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 PUNB0278700.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as KAPSI, DISTT. NAGPUR ,MAHARA.
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 PUNB0278700

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 – KAPSI, DISTT. NAGPUR ,MAHARA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0278700 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank KAPSI, DISTT. NAGPUR ,MAHARA (IFSC PUNB0278700)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0278700 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KAPSI, DISTT. NAGPUR ,MAHARA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kapsi, Distt. Nagpur ,Mahara

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 PUNB0278700:

• 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 KAPSI, DISTT. NAGPUR ,MAHARA is still linked to IFSC PUNB0278700.

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 KAPSI, DISTT. NAGPUR ,MAHARA branch, the IFSC PUNB0278700 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 Kapsi, Distt. Nagpur ,Mahara branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0278700 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 PUNB0278700.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Kapsi, Distt. Nagpur ,Mahara 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 PUNB0278700

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kapsi, Distt. Nagpur ,Mahara branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0278700 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0278700

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KAPSI, DISTT. NAGPUR ,MAHARA 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 PUNB0278700 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 – KAPSI, DISTT. NAGPUR ,MAHARA:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0278700 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 KAPSI, DISTT. NAGPUR ,MAHARA 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 Kapsi, Distt. Nagpur ,Mahara branch

The branch is located at BHANDARA ROAD,KAPSI, DIST-NAGPUR, which puts it inside Nagpur, the broader Nagpur district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Kapsi, Distt. Nagpur ,Mahara branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0278700 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 PUNB0278700 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0278700 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 PUNB0278700 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Kapsi, Distt. Nagpur ,Mahara 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 PUNB0278700 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0278700 belongs to Punjab National Bank's KAPSI, DISTT. NAGPUR ,MAHARA branch, located at BHANDARA ROAD,KAPSI, DIST-NAGPUR in NAGPUR, MAHARASHTRA. 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.