IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Shahpur, Distt. Saharsa ,Bihar Branch, Bihar

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab National Bank, SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR branch in SHAHPUR, DT SAHARSA, BIHAR. The 11-digit IFSC PUNB0174500 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Punjab National Bank at the SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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, PUNB0174500 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 174500 = 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 Shahpur, Distt. Saharsa ,Bihar branch — IFSC PUNB0174500 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Shahpur, Dt Saharsa, Bihar, Bihar.

About this branch

The branch is located at VIA-SONE BARSARAG, DISTT SAHARSA. It serves the Shahpur, Dt Saharsa, Bihar 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 PUNB0174500 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 SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR of Punjab National Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code PUNB0174500 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 PUNB0174500 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 PUNB0174500

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 PUNB0174500 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR using IFSC PUNB0174500

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 PUNB0174500, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,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 SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0174500 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR (IFSC PUNB0174500)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0174500 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Shahpur, Distt. Saharsa ,Bihar

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 PUNB0174500:

• 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 SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR is still linked to IFSC PUNB0174500.

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 PUNB0174500

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 – SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0174500. 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 PUNB0174500 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Shahpur, Distt. Saharsa ,Bihar branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR, the IFSC PUNB0174500 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 Shahpur, Distt. Saharsa ,Bihar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.

• 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 PUNB0174500

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Shahpur, Distt. Saharsa ,Bihar branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0174500 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0174500

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR 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 PUNB0174500 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 PUNB0174500

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 – SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR, 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: PUNB0174500.
• 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 Shahpur, Distt. Saharsa ,Bihar branch sits at VIA-SONE BARSARAG, DISTT SAHARSA. If you are travelling from outside Shahpur, Dt Saharsa, Bihar, 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 PUNB0174500 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0174500 for Punjab National Bank – SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR, 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 Shahpur, Distt. Saharsa ,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 PUNB0174500 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0174500 belongs to Punjab National Bank's SHAHPUR, DISTT. SAHARSA ,BIHAR branch, located at VIA-SONE BARSARAG, DISTT SAHARSA in SHAHPUR, DT SAHARSA, BIHAR, 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.