IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, C Chest, Raipur, Stn. Road Branch, Chhattisgarh

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD branch in RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PUNB0713700. 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 C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PUNB0713700 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 – C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD is PUNB0713700. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 713700 map to this branch in RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH.

Bank profile

Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The C Chest, Raipur, Stn. Road branch — IFSC PUNB0713700 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

About this branch

The branch is located at PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK, FAFADIH CHOWK,. It serves the Raipur 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 PUNB0713700 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0713700.

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 PUNB0713700, money simply cannot be routed to the C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD branch electronically.

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 PUNB0713700 and the account number together uniquely identify the C Chest, Raipur, Stn. Road branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0713700

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 PUNB0713700 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0713700 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC PUNB0713700.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD.
5. 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 C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0713700 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD (IFSC PUNB0713700)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0713700 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0713700 for Punjab National Bank – C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD, 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 C Chest, Raipur, Stn. Road 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 PUNB0713700

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 – C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0713700. 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 PUNB0713700 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the C Chest, Raipur, Stn. Road branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0713700 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 PUNB0713700.

Banking services available

The C Chest, Raipur, Stn. Road branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 0.

• 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 PUNB0713700

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0713700

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD 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 PUNB0713700 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 C Chest, Raipur, Stn. Road branch

The branch is located at PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK, FAFADIH CHOWK,, which puts it inside Raipur, the broader Station Road, Raipur district, and the state of Chhattisgarh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank C Chest, Raipur, Stn. Road branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0713700 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 0 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. 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 PUNB0713700 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0713700

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 – C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD, 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: PUNB0713700.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at C Chest, Raipur, Stn. Road 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 PUNB0713700 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0713700 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 PUNB0713700 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 0.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0713700 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, C CHEST, RAIPUR, STN. ROAD branch, in RAIPUR, CHHATTISGARH. 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.