IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Sangrur,Bhai Gurdas Instt of T Branch, Punjab

Below are the complete branch details for Punjab National Bank, SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T branch, located in SANGRUR, PUNJAB. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PUNB0487800. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case PUNB0487800 for Punjab National Bank – SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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, PUNB0487800 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 487800 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Sangrur,Bhai Gurdas Instt of T branch — IFSC PUNB0487800 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Sangrur, Punjab.

Sangrur,Bhai Gurdas Instt of T branch overview

Located at BHAI GURDAS INTT OF MGMT & TECH, the Sangrur,Bhai Gurdas Instt of T branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PUNB0487800 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0487800 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 PUNB0487800 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0487800

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 PUNB0487800 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T using IFSC PUNB0487800

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 PUNB0487800, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0487800 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T (IFSC PUNB0487800)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0487800 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Sangrur,Bhai Gurdas Instt of T

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 PUNB0487800:

• 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 SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T is still linked to IFSC PUNB0487800.

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 PUNB0487800

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 – SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0487800. 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 PUNB0487800 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Sangrur,Bhai Gurdas Instt of T branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T, the IFSC PUNB0487800 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 Sangrur,Bhai Gurdas Instt of T 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 PUNB0487800

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 PUNB0487800 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sangrur,Bhai Gurdas Instt of T branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0487800

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T 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 PUNB0487800 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0487800

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 – SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T, 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: PUNB0487800.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Sangrur,Bhai Gurdas Instt of T branch sits at BHAI GURDAS INTT OF MGMT & TECH. If you are travelling from outside Sangrur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC PUNB0487800 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0487800 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 PUNB0487800 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 Sangrur,Bhai Gurdas Instt of T 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 PUNB0487800 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0487800 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, SANGRUR,BHAI GURDAS INSTT OF T branch, in SANGRUR, 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.