IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Sidhpur, Distt. Mandi ,Hp Branch, Himachal Pradesh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Punjab National Bank, SIDHPUR, DISTT. MANDI ,HP branch in SIDHPUR , DISTT. MANDI. The 11-digit IFSC PUNB0245300 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 SIDHPUR, DISTT. MANDI ,HP 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.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Punjab National Bank – SIDHPUR, DISTT. MANDI ,HP is PUNB0245300. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 245300 map to this branch in SIDHPUR , DISTT. MANDI, HIMACHAL PRADESH.

Branch details at a glance

About Punjab National Bank

Punjab National Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Sidhpur, Distt. Mandi ,Hp branch in Sidhpur , Distt. Mandi. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, PUNB0245300.

About the Sidhpur, Distt. Mandi ,Hp branch

The Sidhpur, Distt. Mandi ,Hp branch of Punjab National Bank is situated at VP0 SIDHPUR TEHSIL DHARAMPUR NDI. 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 PUNB0245300 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 SIDHPUR, DISTT. MANDI ,HP branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0245300.

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 PUNB0245300, money simply cannot be routed to the SIDHPUR, DISTT. MANDI ,HP branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0245300

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 PUNB0245300 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0245300 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's SIDHPUR, DISTT. MANDI ,HP 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 PUNB0245300.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as SIDHPUR, DISTT. MANDI ,HP.
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 PUNB0245300

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 – SIDHPUR, DISTT. MANDI ,HP, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0245300 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank SIDHPUR, DISTT. MANDI ,HP (IFSC PUNB0245300)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0245300 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SIDHPUR, DISTT. MANDI ,HP branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0245300 for Punjab National Bank – SIDHPUR, DISTT. MANDI ,HP, 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 Sidhpur, Distt. Mandi ,Hp 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 PUNB0245300

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 – SIDHPUR, DISTT. MANDI ,HP is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0245300. 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 PUNB0245300 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Sidhpur, Distt. Mandi ,Hp branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0245300 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 PUNB0245300.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Sidhpur, Distt. Mandi ,Hp 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 PUNB0245300

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Sidhpur, Distt. Mandi ,Hp branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0245300 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 Sidhpur, Distt. Mandi ,Hp 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 PUNB0245300 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 PUNB0245300

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 – SIDHPUR, DISTT. MANDI ,HP, 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: PUNB0245300.
• 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 Sidhpur, Distt. Mandi ,Hp branch sits at VP0 SIDHPUR TEHSIL DHARAMPUR NDI. If you are travelling from outside Sidhpur , Distt. Mandi, 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 PUNB0245300 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0245300 for Punjab National Bank – SIDHPUR, DISTT. MANDI ,HP, 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 Sidhpur, Distt. Mandi ,Hp 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 PUNB0245300 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0245300 belongs to Punjab National Bank's SIDHPUR, DISTT. MANDI ,HP branch, located at VP0 SIDHPUR TEHSIL DHARAMPUR NDI in SIDHPUR , DISTT. MANDI, HIMACHAL PRADESH. 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.