IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Irinjalakuda, Dist. Kerala Branch, Kerala

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA branch in TRICHUR, KERALA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is PUNB0485900. 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 IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC PUNB0485900 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 – IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA is PUNB0485900. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 485900 map to this branch in TRICHUR, KERALA.

Bank profile

Punjab National Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Irinjalakuda, Dist. Kerala branch — IFSC PUNB0485900 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Trichur, Kerala.

About this branch

The branch is located at CKK COMPLEX(CHERAKULAM),TRICHUR ROAD. It serves the Trichur 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 PUNB0485900 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0485900.

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 PUNB0485900, money simply cannot be routed to the IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA branch electronically.

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 PUNB0485900 and the account number together uniquely identify the Irinjalakuda, Dist. Kerala branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0485900

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 PUNB0485900 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA using IFSC PUNB0485900

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 PUNB0485900, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0485900 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 – IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA, use IMPS. With IFSC PUNB0485900 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 PUNB0485900 for Punjab National Bank – IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA, 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 Irinjalakuda, Dist. Kerala 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 PUNB0485900

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 – IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA is still mapped to IFSC PUNB0485900. 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 PUNB0485900 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Irinjalakuda, Dist. Kerala branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0485900 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 PUNB0485900.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Irinjalakuda, Dist. Kerala 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 PUNB0485900

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Irinjalakuda, Dist. Kerala 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 PUNB0485900 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 Irinjalakuda, Dist. Kerala branch

The branch is located at CKK COMPLEX(CHERAKULAM),TRICHUR ROAD, which puts it inside Trichur, the broader Thana,Irinjalakkuda district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Punjab National Bank Irinjalakuda, Dist. Kerala branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC PUNB0485900 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 PUNB0485900 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 – IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0485900 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 IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Irinjalakuda, Dist. Kerala 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 PUNB0485900 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0485900 for Punjab National Bank – IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA, 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

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0485900 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, IRINJALAKUDA, DIST. KERALA branch, in TRICHUR, KERALA. 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.