IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Shahpur Kandi, Disst. Gurdaspu Branch, Punjab

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab National Bank, SHAHPUR KANDI, DISST. GURDASPU branch in SHAHPUR KANDI ,DISTT-GURDASPUR. The 11-digit IFSC PUNB0310600 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 KANDI, DISST. GURDASPU 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, PUNB0310600 is the IFSC of Punjab National Bank's SHAHPUR KANDI, DISST. GURDASPU branch. The format is fixed: PUNB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 310600 = 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 Kandi, Disst. Gurdaspu branch — IFSC PUNB0310600 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Shahpur Kandi ,Distt-Gurdaspur, Punjab.

About the Shahpur Kandi, Disst. Gurdaspu branch

The Shahpur Kandi, Disst. Gurdaspu branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at PUNJAB. 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 PUNB0310600 is used.

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 SHAHPUR KANDI, DISST. GURDASPU branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0310600.

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 PUNB0310600, money simply cannot be routed to the SHAHPUR KANDI, DISST. GURDASPU branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0310600

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 PUNB0310600 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, SHAHPUR KANDI, DISST. GURDASPU using IFSC PUNB0310600

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 PUNB0310600, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – SHAHPUR KANDI, DISST. GURDASPU. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0310600

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 – SHAHPUR KANDI, DISST. GURDASPU, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0310600 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab National Bank – SHAHPUR KANDI, DISST. GURDASPU, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0310600 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 Shahpur Kandi, Disst. Gurdaspu

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 PUNB0310600:

• 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 KANDI, DISST. GURDASPU is still linked to IFSC PUNB0310600.

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 PUNB0310600

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 KANDI, DISST. GURDASPU is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0310600. 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 PUNB0310600 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Shahpur Kandi, Disst. Gurdaspu branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – SHAHPUR KANDI, DISST. GURDASPU, the IFSC PUNB0310600 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 Shahpur Kandi, Disst. Gurdaspu 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 PUNB0310600

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 PUNB0310600 and the account number together uniquely identify the Shahpur Kandi, Disst. Gurdaspu branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Shahpur Kandi, Disst. Gurdaspu 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 PUNB0310600 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0310600

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 KANDI, DISST. GURDASPU, 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: PUNB0310600.
• 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 Shahpur Kandi, Disst. Gurdaspu branch

The branch is located at PUNJAB, which puts it inside Shahpur Kandi ,Distt-Gurdaspur, the broader Shahpur Kandi (distt Gurdaspur) district, and the state of Punjab. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Shahpur Kandi, Disst. Gurdaspu branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0310600 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 0 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 PUNB0310600 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0310600 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 PUNB0310600 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 0.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 Shahpur Kandi, Disst. Gurdaspu branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0310600, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0310600 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, SHAHPUR KANDI, DISST. GURDASPU branch, in SHAHPUR KANDI ,DISTT-GURDASPUR, 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.