This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab National Bank, PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR branch in PEHOWA. The 11-digit IFSC PUNB0081700 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Punjab National Bank at the PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR location, this is the only IFSC you need.
We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.
An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.
For Punjab National Bank's PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR branch, the IFSC PUNB0081700 breaks down as follows: PUNB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 081700 identifies this particular branch.
About the bank
Punjab National Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har branch in Pehowa, Haryana is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0081700 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Punjab National Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har |
| IFSC Code | PUNB0081700 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | OPPOSITE BUS STAND,PEHOWA |
| City | Pehowa |
| District | Pehowa |
| State | Haryana |
About the Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har branch
The Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at OPPOSITE BUS STAND,PEHOWA. 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 PUNB0081700 is used.
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 PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0081700.
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 PUNB0081700, money simply cannot be routed to the PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR branch electronically.
Account types you can open at the Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har branch
Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR, the IFSC PUNB0081700 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 Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har 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 PUNB0081700
How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0081700
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 PUNB0081700 across all three.
How to use IFSC PUNB0081700 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR 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 PUNB0081700.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR.
- 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 PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0081700 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Punjab National Bank PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR (IFSC PUNB0081700)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0081700 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0081700 for Punjab National Bank – PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – PUNB0081700 | Yes – PUNB0081700 | Yes – PUNB0081700 |
For most retail customers crediting the Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har 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 PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR branch, the IFSC PUNB0081700 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 Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har 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 PUNB0081700 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 PUNB0081700 and the account number together uniquely identify the Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0081700
An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Punjab National Bank – PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR, double-check for these issues:
- Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit
0, not the letter O. Read carefully. - Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters:
PUNB0081700. - Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
- Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
- Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.
How to reach the Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har branch
The branch is located at OPPOSITE BUS STAND,PEHOWA, which puts it inside Pehowa, the broader Pehowa district, and the state of Haryana. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0081700 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 PUNB0081700 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC PUNB0081700 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 PUNB0081700 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.
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 Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0081700, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Punjab National BankPehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har Branch
OPPOSITE BUS STAND,PEHOWA
Pehowa, Haryana
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: PUNB0081700
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC PUNB0081700 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC PUNB0081700 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
What is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har branch?
The IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har branch is PUNB0081700. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Where is Punjab National Bank Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har branch located?
Punjab National Bank's Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har branch is located at OPPOSITE BUS STAND,PEHOWA, Pehowa, Haryana.
What is the phone number of Punjab National Bank Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
How do I add Punjab National Bank Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC PUNB0081700, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
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 Pehowa, Distt. Kurukshtra ,Har branch but serve different purposes.
Summary
The IFSC code PUNB0081700 belongs to Punjab National Bank's PEHOWA, DISTT. KURUKSHTRA ,HAR branch, located at OPPOSITE BUS STAND,PEHOWA in PEHOWA, HARYANA. 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.


