Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab National Bank's MAJRA, DISTT. PURNEA ,BIHAR branch in RAJ GANGELI ,MAJRA DISTT-PURNEA, BIHAR. The branch's IFSC code PUNB0170000 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.
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 MAJRA, DISTT. PURNEA ,BIHAR branch, the IFSC PUNB0170000 breaks down as follows: PUNB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 170000 identifies this particular branch.
About Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar branch in Raj Gangeli ,Majra Distt-Purnea. 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, PUNB0170000.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Punjab National Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar |
| IFSC Code | PUNB0170000 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | RAJANGELI, DIST PURNEA |
| City | Raj Gangeli ,Majra Distt-Purnea |
| District | Raj Gangeli (majra) Distt-Purnea |
| State | Bihar |
About this branch
The branch is located at RAJANGELI, DIST PURNEA. It serves the Raj Gangeli ,Majra Distt-Purnea 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 PUNB0170000 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Why every Punjab National Bank branch has a unique IFSC
Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including MAJRA, DISTT. PURNEA ,BIHAR of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0170000 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.
Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC PUNB0170000 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Account types you can open at the Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar branch
Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – MAJRA, DISTT. PURNEA ,BIHAR, the IFSC PUNB0170000 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 Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar 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 PUNB0170000
How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0170000
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 PUNB0170000 across all three.
NEFT to Punjab National Bank, MAJRA, DISTT. PURNEA ,BIHAR using IFSC PUNB0170000
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 PUNB0170000, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – MAJRA, DISTT. PURNEA ,BIHAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to MAJRA, DISTT. PURNEA ,BIHAR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's MAJRA, DISTT. PURNEA ,BIHAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0170000 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Punjab National Bank MAJRA, DISTT. PURNEA ,BIHAR (IFSC PUNB0170000)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0170000 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MAJRA, DISTT. PURNEA ,BIHAR branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0170000 for Punjab National Bank – MAJRA, DISTT. PURNEA ,BIHAR, 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 – PUNB0170000 | Yes – PUNB0170000 | Yes – PUNB0170000 |
For most retail customers crediting the Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar 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 PUNB0170000
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 – MAJRA, DISTT. PURNEA ,BIHAR is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0170000. 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 PUNB0170000 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar 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 PUNB0170000 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 & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0170000 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
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 – MAJRA, DISTT. PURNEA ,BIHAR:
- The IFSC is exactly PUNB0170000 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 MAJRA, DISTT. PURNEA ,BIHAR 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 Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar branch
The branch is located at RAJANGELI, DIST PURNEA, which puts it inside Raj Gangeli ,Majra Distt-Purnea, the broader Raj Gangeli (majra) Distt-Purnea district, and the state of Bihar. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0170000 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 PUNB0170000 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC PUNB0170000 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 PUNB0170000 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 Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar 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 PUNB0170000 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Punjab National BankMajra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar Branch
RAJANGELI, DIST PURNEA
Raj Gangeli ,Majra Distt-Purnea, Bihar
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: PUNB0170000
Frequently asked questions
What is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar branch?
The IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar branch is PUNB0170000. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using PUNB0170000 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Punjab National Bank – Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar reflect within 30 minutes.
Can I use IFSC PUNB0170000 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC PUNB0170000 to send funds instantly.
How do I add Punjab National Bank Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC PUNB0170000, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Does Punjab National Bank Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar 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 phone number of Punjab National Bank Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
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 Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC PUNB0170000 the same for all accounts at Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar branch?
Yes. The IFSC PUNB0170000 is shared by every account held at Punjab National Bank's Majra, Distt. Purnea ,Bihar branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Summary
The IFSC code PUNB0170000 belongs to Punjab National Bank's MAJRA, DISTT. PURNEA ,BIHAR branch, located at RAJANGELI, DIST PURNEA in RAJ GANGELI ,MAJRA DISTT-PURNEA, BIHAR. 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.


