IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Kuttenellur Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Punjab National Bank's KUTTENELLUR branch in THRISSUR, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code PUNB0591300 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.

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 – KUTTENELLUR is PUNB0591300. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 591300 map to this branch in THRISSUR, KERALA.

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 Kuttenellur branch — IFSC PUNB0591300 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Thrissur, Kerala.

About this branch

The branch is located at OUSHADI PREMISES KUTTENELLUR TRICHUR KERALA TRICH 680014. It serves the Thrissur 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 PUNB0591300 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 KUTTENELLUR branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0591300.

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 PUNB0591300, money simply cannot be routed to the KUTTENELLUR branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0591300

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 PUNB0591300 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, KUTTENELLUR using IFSC PUNB0591300

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 PUNB0591300, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – KUTTENELLUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KUTTENELLUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's KUTTENELLUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0591300 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank KUTTENELLUR (IFSC PUNB0591300)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0591300 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KUTTENELLUR branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0591300 for Punjab National Bank – KUTTENELLUR, 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 Kuttenellur 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 PUNB0591300

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 – KUTTENELLUR is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0591300. 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 PUNB0591300 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Kuttenellur branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0591300 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 PUNB0591300.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Kuttenellur 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 PUNB0591300

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kuttenellur branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0591300 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC PUNB0591300

Punjab National Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KUTTENELLUR 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 PUNB0591300 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.

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 – KUTTENELLUR:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0591300 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 KUTTENELLUR 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.

Reaching the branch

The Kuttenellur branch sits at OUSHADI PREMISES KUTTENELLUR TRICHUR KERALA TRICH 680014. If you are travelling from outside Thrissur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 9497804646 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 PUNB0591300 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0591300 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 PUNB0591300 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 9497804646.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Kuttenellur 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 PUNB0591300 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0591300 belongs to Punjab National Bank's KUTTENELLUR branch, located at OUSHADI PREMISES KUTTENELLUR TRICHUR KERALA TRICH 680014 in THRISSUR, 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.