IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Piplughat Branch, Himachal Pradesh

Below are the complete branch details for Punjab National Bank, PIPLUGHAT branch, located in PIPLUGHAT, HIMACHAL PRADESH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PUNB0216300. 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 PUNB0216300 for Punjab National Bank – PIPLUGHAT — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 PIPLUGHAT branch, the IFSC PUNB0216300 breaks down as follows: PUNB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 216300 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Piplughat branch — IFSC PUNB0216300 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Piplughat, Himachal Pradesh.

Branch details at a glance

Piplughat branch overview

Located at VILL PIPLUGHAT, PO PIPLUGHAT, the Piplughat branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PUNB0216300 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 PIPLUGHAT branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0216300.

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 PUNB0216300, money simply cannot be routed to the PIPLUGHAT branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Piplughat branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – PIPLUGHAT, the IFSC PUNB0216300 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 Piplughat branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.

• 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 PUNB0216300

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0216300

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 PUNB0216300 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, PIPLUGHAT using IFSC PUNB0216300

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 PUNB0216300, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – PIPLUGHAT. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to PIPLUGHAT

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's PIPLUGHAT branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0216300 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank PIPLUGHAT (IFSC PUNB0216300)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0216300 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PIPLUGHAT branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0216300 for Punjab National Bank – PIPLUGHAT, 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 Piplughat 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 PIPLUGHAT branch, the IFSC PUNB0216300 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 Piplughat 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 PUNB0216300 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 PUNB0216300 and the account number together uniquely identify the Piplughat 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 – PIPLUGHAT:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0216300 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 PIPLUGHAT 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 Piplughat branch sits at VILL PIPLUGHAT, PO PIPLUGHAT. If you are travelling from outside Piplughat, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 PUNB0216300 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0216300 for Punjab National Bank – PIPLUGHAT, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Piplughat 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 PUNB0216300 continue to work without interruption.

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Final notes

To recap: PUNB0216300 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, PIPLUGHAT branch, in PIPLUGHAT, HIMACHAL PRADESH. 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.