IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, PNB Parvathipuram Branch, Andhra Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab National Bank's PNB PARVATHIPURAM branch in PARVATHIPURAM, ANDHRA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code PUNB0961400 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.

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 – PNB PARVATHIPURAM is PUNB0961400. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 961400 map to this branch in PARVATHIPURAM, ANDHRA PRADESH.

About the bank

Punjab National Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its PNB Parvathipuram branch in Parvathipuram, Andhra Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0961400 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

PNB Parvathipuram branch overview

Located at DNO 27 28 G SRI LEKHA COMPLEX MAIN ROAD PARVATHIPURAM AP PARVT 535501, the PNB Parvathipuram branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PUNB0961400 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 PNB PARVATHIPURAM of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0961400 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 PUNB0961400 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the PNB Parvathipuram branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0961400 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 PUNB0961400.

Products and services

Customers walking into the PNB Parvathipuram 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 PUNB0961400

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0961400

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 PUNB0961400 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0961400 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's PNB PARVATHIPURAM 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 PUNB0961400.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as PNB PARVATHIPURAM.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to PNB PARVATHIPURAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's PNB PARVATHIPURAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0961400 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab National Bank – PNB PARVATHIPURAM, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0961400 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0961400 for Punjab National Bank – PNB PARVATHIPURAM, 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 PNB Parvathipuram 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 PNB PARVATHIPURAM branch, the IFSC PUNB0961400 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the PNB Parvathipuram 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 PUNB0961400 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.

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 PUNB0961400 and the account number together uniquely identify the PNB Parvathipuram branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

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 – PNB PARVATHIPURAM:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0961400 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 PNB PARVATHIPURAM 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 PNB Parvathipuram branch

The branch is located at DNO 27 28 G SRI LEKHA COMPLEX MAIN ROAD PARVATHIPURAM AP PARVT 535501, which puts it inside Parvathipuram, the broader Vizianagaram district, and the state of Andhra Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank PNB Parvathipuram branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0961400 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 8978008971 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 PUNB0961400 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0961400 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 PUNB0961400 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 8978008971.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 PNB Parvathipuram branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0961400, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0961400 belongs to Punjab National Bank's PNB PARVATHIPURAM branch, located at DNO 27 28 G SRI LEKHA COMPLEX MAIN ROAD PARVATHIPURAM AP PARVT 535501 in PARVATHIPURAM, ANDHRA 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.