Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab National Bank's CIRCLE OFFICE AURANGABAD BIHAR branch in PATNA, BIHAR. The branch's IFSC code PUNB0901800 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, PUNB0901800 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's CIRCLE OFFICE AURANGABAD BIHAR branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 901800 = branch identifier.
Bank profile
Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar branch — IFSC PUNB0901800 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Patna, Bihar.
About the Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar branch
The Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at IL I UGDI). 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 PUNB0901800 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Punjab National Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar |
| IFSC Code | PUNB0901800 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | IL I UGDI) |
| City | Patna |
| District | Patna |
| State | Bihar |
| STD Code | 11 |
| Phone | 23765326 |
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 OFFICE AURANGABAD BIHAR of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0901800 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 PUNB0901800 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
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 PUNB0901800 and the account number together uniquely identify the Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0901800
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 PUNB0901800 across all three.
How to use IFSC PUNB0901800 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's CIRCLE OFFICE AURANGABAD BIHAR 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC PUNB0901800.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as CIRCLE OFFICE AURANGABAD BIHAR.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0901800
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 – CIRCLE OFFICE AURANGABAD BIHAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0901800 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to Punjab National Bank CIRCLE OFFICE AURANGABAD BIHAR (IFSC PUNB0901800)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0901800 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CIRCLE OFFICE AURANGABAD BIHAR branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Circle Office Aurangabad 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 PUNB0901800:
- 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 OFFICE AURANGABAD BIHAR is still linked to IFSC PUNB0901800.
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 PUNB0901800
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 – CIRCLE OFFICE AURANGABAD BIHAR is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0901800. 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 PUNB0901800 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar branch
Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE OFFICE AURANGABAD BIHAR, the IFSC PUNB0901800 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 Circle Office Aurangabad 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 PUNB0901800
Online banking and IFSC PUNB0901800
Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CIRCLE OFFICE AURANGABAD 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 PUNB0901800 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.
How to reach the Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar branch
The branch is located at IL I UGDI), which puts it inside Patna, the broader Patna district, and the state of Bihar. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0901800 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 11-23765326 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 PUNB0901800 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 – CIRCLE OFFICE AURANGABAD BIHAR:
- The IFSC is exactly PUNB0901800 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 OFFICE AURANGABAD 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.
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 Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0901800, however, work 24x7.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0901800 for Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE OFFICE AURANGABAD 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 address & contact
Punjab National BankCircle Office Aurangabad Bihar Branch
IL I UGDI)
Patna, Bihar
Phone: 11-23765326
IFSC: PUNB0901800
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC PUNB0901800 the same for all accounts at Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar branch?
Yes. The IFSC PUNB0901800 is shared by every account held at Punjab National Bank's Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC PUNB0901800 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC PUNB0901800 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using PUNB0901800 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Punjab National Bank – Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the phone number of Punjab National Bank Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar branch?
You can reach the branch at 11-23765326 during regular banking hours.
What is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar branch?
The IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar branch is PUNB0901800. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
How do I add Punjab National Bank Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC PUNB0901800, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Does Punjab National Bank Circle Office Aurangabad Bihar branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 11-23765326 to confirm.
Final notes
To recap: PUNB0901800 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, CIRCLE OFFICE AURANGABAD BIHAR branch, in PATNA, BIHAR. 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.


