IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Rupewal Chowk, Distt.Jalandhar Branch, Punjab

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab National Bank's RUPEWAL CHOWK, DISTT.JALANDHAR branch in RUPEWAL CHOWK, PUNJAB. The branch's IFSC code PUNB0094000 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.

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, PUNB0094000 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's RUPEWAL CHOWK, DISTT.JALANDHAR branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 094000 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Punjab National Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Rupewal Chowk, Distt.Jalandhar branch in Rupewal Chowk, Punjab is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0094000 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at DISTT JALANDHAR. It serves the Rupewal Chowk 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 PUNB0094000 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 RUPEWAL CHOWK, DISTT.JALANDHAR branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0094000.

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 PUNB0094000, money simply cannot be routed to the RUPEWAL CHOWK, DISTT.JALANDHAR branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0094000

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 PUNB0094000 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, RUPEWAL CHOWK, DISTT.JALANDHAR using IFSC PUNB0094000

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 PUNB0094000, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – RUPEWAL CHOWK, DISTT.JALANDHAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0094000

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Punjab National Bank – RUPEWAL CHOWK, DISTT.JALANDHAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0094000 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab National Bank – RUPEWAL CHOWK, DISTT.JALANDHAR, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0094000 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 Rupewal Chowk, Distt.Jalandhar

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 PUNB0094000:

• 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 RUPEWAL CHOWK, DISTT.JALANDHAR is still linked to IFSC PUNB0094000.

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.

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 RUPEWAL CHOWK, DISTT.JALANDHAR branch, the IFSC PUNB0094000 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Rupewal Chowk, Distt.Jalandhar branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0094000 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 PUNB0094000.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Rupewal Chowk, Distt.Jalandhar 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 PUNB0094000

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Rupewal Chowk, Distt.Jalandhar branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0094000 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 Rupewal Chowk, Distt.Jalandhar 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 PUNB0094000 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 – RUPEWAL CHOWK, DISTT.JALANDHAR:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0094000 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 RUPEWAL CHOWK, DISTT.JALANDHAR 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 Rupewal Chowk, Distt.Jalandhar branch

The branch is located at DISTT JALANDHAR, which puts it inside Rupewal Chowk, the broader Punjab district, and the state of Punjab. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Rupewal Chowk, Distt.Jalandhar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0094000 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 PUNB0094000 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0094000 for Punjab National Bank – RUPEWAL CHOWK, DISTT.JALANDHAR, 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 Rupewal Chowk, Distt.Jalandhar 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 PUNB0094000 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0094000 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, RUPEWAL CHOWK, DISTT.JALANDHAR branch, in RUPEWAL CHOWK, PUNJAB. 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.