If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, PUNE RCC, DISTT. PUNE ,MAHARAS branch in PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PUNB0288500. 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 PUNE RCC, DISTT. PUNE ,MAHARAS branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PUNB0288500 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.
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 – PUNE RCC, DISTT. PUNE ,MAHARAS is PUNB0288500. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 288500 map to this branch in PUNE, MAHARASHTRA.
About Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas branch in Pune. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, PUNB0288500.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Punjab National Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas |
| IFSC Code | PUNB0288500 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 564,SADA SHIV CHAMBERS |
| City | Pune |
| District | Nana Peth Pune |
| State | Maharashtra |
About the Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas branch
The Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at 564,SADA SHIV CHAMBERS. 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 PUNB0288500 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 PUNE RCC, DISTT. PUNE ,MAHARAS branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0288500.
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 PUNB0288500, money simply cannot be routed to the PUNE RCC, DISTT. PUNE ,MAHARAS branch electronically.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0288500 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 PUNB0288500.
Banking services available
The Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas 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 PUNB0288500
How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0288500
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 PUNB0288500 across all three.
How to use IFSC PUNB0288500 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's PUNE RCC, DISTT. PUNE ,MAHARAS 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 PUNB0288500.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as PUNE RCC, DISTT. PUNE ,MAHARAS.
- 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 PUNE RCC, DISTT. PUNE ,MAHARAS
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's PUNE RCC, DISTT. PUNE ,MAHARAS branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0288500 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 – PUNE RCC, DISTT. PUNE ,MAHARAS, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0288500 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 PUNB0288500 for Punjab National Bank – PUNE RCC, DISTT. PUNE ,MAHARAS, 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 – PUNB0288500 | Yes – PUNB0288500 | Yes – PUNB0288500 |
For most retail customers crediting the Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas 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.
UPI payments and IFSC PUNB0288500
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 – PUNE RCC, DISTT. PUNE ,MAHARAS is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0288500. 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 PUNB0288500 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Online banking and IFSC PUNB0288500
Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PUNE RCC, DISTT. PUNE ,MAHARAS 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 PUNB0288500 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.
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 PUNB0288500 and the account number together uniquely identify the Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas 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 PUNB0288500
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 – PUNE RCC, DISTT. PUNE ,MAHARAS, 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:
PUNB0288500. - 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.
Reaching the branch
The Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas branch sits at 564,SADA SHIV CHAMBERS. If you are travelling from outside Pune, 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 PUNB0288500 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC PUNB0288500 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 PUNB0288500 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 Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0288500, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Punjab National BankPune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas Branch
564,SADA SHIV CHAMBERS
Pune, Maharashtra
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: PUNB0288500
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC PUNB0288500 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC PUNB0288500 to send funds instantly.
How do I add Punjab National Bank Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC PUNB0288500, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Does Punjab National Bank Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
What is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas branch?
The IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas branch is PUNB0288500. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Where is Punjab National Bank Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas branch located?
Punjab National Bank's Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas branch is located at 564,SADA SHIV CHAMBERS, Pune, Maharashtra.
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 Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC PUNB0288500 the same for all accounts at Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas branch?
Yes. The IFSC PUNB0288500 is shared by every account held at Punjab National Bank's Pune Rcc, Distt. Pune ,Maharas branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Is IFSC PUNB0288500 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC PUNB0288500 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Summary
The IFSC code PUNB0288500 belongs to Punjab National Bank's PUNE RCC, DISTT. PUNE ,MAHARAS branch, located at 564,SADA SHIV CHAMBERS in PUNE, 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.


