IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Circle Sastra Thiruvananthapuram Branch, Kerala

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM branch in THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KERLA, KERALA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PUNB0832600. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PUNB0832600 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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 – CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM is PUNB0832600. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 832600 map to this branch in THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KERLA, KERALA.

About the bank

Punjab National Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Circle Sastra Thiruvananthapuram branch in Thiruvananthapuram Kerla, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0832600 for all electronic settlement.

Circle Sastra Thiruvananthapuram branch overview

Located at THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KE THIRK 605036, the Circle Sastra Thiruvananthapuram branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC PUNB0832600 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0832600.

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 PUNB0832600, money simply cannot be routed to the CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Circle Sastra Thiruvananthapuram branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0832600 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 PUNB0832600

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 PUNB0832600 across all three.

How to use IFSC PUNB0832600 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Punjab National Bank's CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 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 PUNB0832600.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Punjab National Bank and the branch as CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0832600 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0832600 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 Circle Sastra Thiruvananthapuram

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 PUNB0832600:

• 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 CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM is still linked to IFSC PUNB0832600.

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 PUNB0832600

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 – CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0832600. 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 PUNB0832600 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Circle Sastra Thiruvananthapuram branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, the IFSC PUNB0832600 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 Circle Sastra Thiruvananthapuram 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 PUNB0832600

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Circle Sastra Thiruvananthapuram 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 PUNB0832600 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.

How to reach the Circle Sastra Thiruvananthapuram branch

The branch is located at THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KE THIRK 605036, which puts it inside Thiruvananthapuram Kerla, the broader Thiruvananthapuram Kerla district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Circle Sastra Thiruvananthapuram branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0832600 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 11-23765326 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 PUNB0832600 and your account number.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0832600 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Punjab National Bank as the bank name and CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

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 Circle Sastra Thiruvananthapuram branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC PUNB0832600, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0832600 for Punjab National Bank – CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, 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.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0832600 belongs to Punjab National Bank's CIRCLE SASTRA THIRUVANANTHAPURAM branch, located at THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KE THIRK 605036 in THIRUVANANTHAPURAM KERLA, KERALA. 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.