Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab National Bank's SONEPAT SECTOR -, DISTT. SON branch in SONEPAT, HARYANA. The branch's IFSC code PUNB0145700 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.
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 SONEPAT SECTOR -, DISTT. SON branch, the IFSC PUNB0145700 breaks down as follows: PUNB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 145700 identifies this particular branch.
About the bank
Punjab National Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son branch in Sonepat, Haryana is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0145700 for all electronic settlement.
About this branch
The branch is located at OPP.JANKI DASS HOSPITAL, SECTOR 14. It serves the Sonepat 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 PUNB0145700 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Punjab National Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son |
| IFSC Code | PUNB0145700 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | OPP.JANKI DASS HOSPITAL, SECTOR 14 |
| City | Sonepat |
| District | Sonepat |
| State | Haryana |
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 SONEPAT SECTOR -, DISTT. SON branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0145700.
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 PUNB0145700, money simply cannot be routed to the SONEPAT SECTOR -, DISTT. SON branch electronically.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0145700 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0145700
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 PUNB0145700 across all three.
How to use IFSC PUNB0145700 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's SONEPAT SECTOR -, DISTT. SON 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC PUNB0145700.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as SONEPAT SECTOR -, DISTT. SON.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0145700
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 – SONEPAT SECTOR -, DISTT. SON, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0145700 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab National Bank – SONEPAT SECTOR -, DISTT. SON, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0145700 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0145700 for Punjab National Bank – SONEPAT SECTOR -, DISTT. SON, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – PUNB0145700 | Yes – PUNB0145700 | Yes – PUNB0145700 |
For most retail customers crediting the Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son 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 PUNB0145700
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 – SONEPAT SECTOR -, DISTT. SON is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0145700. 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 PUNB0145700 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son branch
Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – SONEPAT SECTOR -, DISTT. SON, the IFSC PUNB0145700 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 Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son 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 PUNB0145700
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son 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 PUNB0145700 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.
Reaching the branch
The Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son branch sits at OPP.JANKI DASS HOSPITAL, SECTOR 14. If you are travelling from outside Sonepat, 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 PUNB0145700 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0145700
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 – SONEPAT SECTOR -, DISTT. SON, 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:
PUNB0145700. - 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son 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 PUNB0145700 continue to work without interruption.
Verifying IFSC PUNB0145700 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 PUNB0145700 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.
Branch address & contact
Punjab National BankSonepat Sector -, Distt. Son Branch
OPP.JANKI DASS HOSPITAL, SECTOR 14
Sonepat, Haryana
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: PUNB0145700
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC PUNB0145700 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC PUNB0145700 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using PUNB0145700 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Punjab National Bank – Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son reflect within 30 minutes.
Can I use IFSC PUNB0145700 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC PUNB0145700 to send funds instantly.
How do I add Punjab National Bank Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC PUNB0145700, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the phone number of Punjab National Bank Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son branch?
You can reach the branch at the branch contact number during regular banking hours.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son branch but serve different purposes.
Where is Punjab National Bank Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son branch located?
Punjab National Bank's Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son branch is located at OPP.JANKI DASS HOSPITAL, SECTOR 14, Sonepat, Haryana.
Is IFSC PUNB0145700 the same for all accounts at Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son branch?
Yes. The IFSC PUNB0145700 is shared by every account held at Punjab National Bank's Sonepat Sector -, Distt. Son branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Final notes
To recap: PUNB0145700 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, SONEPAT SECTOR -, DISTT. SON branch, in SONEPAT, HARYANA. 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.


