IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Sainthia, Distt. Birbhum Branch, West Bengal

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, SAINTHIA, DISTT. BIRBHUM branch in SAINTHIA - WEST BENGAL, WEST BENGAL, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PUNB0179810. 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 SAINTHIA, DISTT. BIRBHUM branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PUNB0179810 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.

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 SAINTHIA, DISTT. BIRBHUM branch, the IFSC PUNB0179810 breaks down as follows: PUNB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 179810 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Sainthia, Distt. Birbhum branch — IFSC PUNB0179810 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Sainthia - West Bengal, West Bengal.

Branch details at a glance

About the Sainthia, Distt. Birbhum branch

The Sainthia, Distt. Birbhum branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at MAIN ROAD, PO-SAINTHIA DISTT. BURBHUM 731234. 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 PUNB0179810 is used.

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 SAINTHIA, DISTT. BIRBHUM of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0179810 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 PUNB0179810 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 Sainthia, Distt. Birbhum branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – SAINTHIA, DISTT. BIRBHUM, the IFSC PUNB0179810 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 Sainthia, Distt. Birbhum branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 3462-262100.

• 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 PUNB0179810

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0179810

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 PUNB0179810 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0179810 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's SAINTHIA, DISTT. BIRBHUM 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 PUNB0179810.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as SAINTHIA, DISTT. BIRBHUM.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0179810

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 – SAINTHIA, DISTT. BIRBHUM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0179810 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank SAINTHIA, DISTT. BIRBHUM (IFSC PUNB0179810)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0179810 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SAINTHIA, DISTT. BIRBHUM branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0179810 for Punjab National Bank – SAINTHIA, DISTT. BIRBHUM, 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 Sainthia, Distt. Birbhum 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 PUNB0179810

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 – SAINTHIA, DISTT. BIRBHUM is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0179810. 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 PUNB0179810 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 Sainthia, Distt. Birbhum 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 PUNB0179810 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 Sainthia, Distt. Birbhum branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0179810 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0179810

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 – SAINTHIA, DISTT. BIRBHUM, 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: PUNB0179810.
• 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.

How to reach the Sainthia, Distt. Birbhum branch

The branch is located at MAIN ROAD, PO-SAINTHIA DISTT. BURBHUM 731234, which puts it inside Sainthia - West Bengal, the broader Birbhum district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Sainthia, Distt. Birbhum branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0179810 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 3462-262100 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 PUNB0179810 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0179810 for Punjab National Bank – SAINTHIA, DISTT. BIRBHUM, 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.

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 Sainthia, Distt. Birbhum branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0179810, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0179810 belongs to Punjab National Bank's SAINTHIA, DISTT. BIRBHUM branch, located at MAIN ROAD, PO-SAINTHIA DISTT. BURBHUM 731234 in SAINTHIA - WEST BENGAL, WEST BENGAL. 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.