If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP branch in PURAINI ,DISTT. BIJNOR, UP, UTTAR PRADESH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PUNB0294100. 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 PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PUNB0294100 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.
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, PUNB0294100 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 294100 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Punjab National Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up |
| IFSC Code | PUNB0294100 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | PO PURAINI |
| City | Puraini ,Distt. Bijnor, Up |
| District | Distt. Bijnor, Up |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
Bank profile
Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up branch — IFSC PUNB0294100 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Puraini ,Distt. Bijnor, Up, Uttar Pradesh.
About this branch
The branch is located at PO PURAINI. It serves the Puraini ,Distt. Bijnor, Up region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Punjab National Bank. The IFSC PUNB0294100 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0294100.
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 PUNB0294100, money simply cannot be routed to the PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0294100
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 PUNB0294100 across all three.
NEFT to Punjab National Bank, PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP using IFSC PUNB0294100
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 PUNB0294100, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0294100 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 – PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0294100 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up
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 PUNB0294100:
- 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 PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP is still linked to IFSC PUNB0294100.
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 PUNB0294100
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 – PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0294100. 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 PUNB0294100 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up branch
Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP, the IFSC PUNB0294100 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 Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up 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 PUNB0294100
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0294100 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up 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 PUNB0294100 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.
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 – PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP:
- The IFSC is exactly PUNB0294100 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 PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP 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 Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up branch
The branch is located at PO PURAINI, which puts it inside Puraini ,Distt. Bijnor, Up, the broader Distt. Bijnor, Up district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0294100 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 PUNB0294100 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC PUNB0294100 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 PUNB0294100 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up 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 PUNB0294100 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Punjab National BankPuraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up Branch
PO PURAINI
Puraini ,Distt. Bijnor, Up, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: PUNB0294100
Frequently asked questions
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 Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up branch but serve different purposes.
Does Punjab National Bank Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
How do I add Punjab National Bank Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC PUNB0294100, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the phone number of Punjab National Bank Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
What is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up branch?
The IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up branch is PUNB0294100. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Is IFSC PUNB0294100 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC PUNB0294100 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Where is Punjab National Bank Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up branch located?
Punjab National Bank's Puraini, Distt. Bijnor ,Up branch is located at PO PURAINI, Puraini ,Distt. Bijnor, Up, Uttar Pradesh.
Summary
The IFSC code PUNB0294100 belongs to Punjab National Bank's PURAINI, DISTT. BIJNOR ,UP branch, located at PO PURAINI in PURAINI ,DISTT. BIJNOR, UP, UTTAR 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.


