IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Tufanganj Branch, West Bengal

Below are the complete branch details for Punjab National Bank, TUFANGANJ branch, located in TUFANGANJ, WEST BENGAL. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PUNB0160720. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case PUNB0160720 for Punjab National Bank – TUFANGANJ — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – TUFANGANJ is PUNB0160720. The first four letters PUNB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 160720 map to this branch in TUFANGANJ, WEST BENGAL.

Branch details at a glance

About Punjab National Bank

Punjab National Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Tufanganj branch in Tufanganj. 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, PUNB0160720.

About this branch

The branch is located at TUFANGANJ,NORTH BENGAL. It serves the Tufanganj 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 PUNB0160720 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 TUFANGANJ branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0160720.

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 PUNB0160720, money simply cannot be routed to the TUFANGANJ branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0160720

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 PUNB0160720 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, TUFANGANJ using IFSC PUNB0160720

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 PUNB0160720, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – TUFANGANJ. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to TUFANGANJ

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Punjab National Bank's TUFANGANJ branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC PUNB0160720 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank TUFANGANJ (IFSC PUNB0160720)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0160720 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the TUFANGANJ branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Tufanganj

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 PUNB0160720:

• 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 TUFANGANJ is still linked to IFSC PUNB0160720.

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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Punjab National Bank's TUFANGANJ branch, the IFSC PUNB0160720 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Account types you can open at the Tufanganj branch

Once you have an account at Punjab National Bank – TUFANGANJ, the IFSC PUNB0160720 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 Tufanganj 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 PUNB0160720

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 PUNB0160720 and the account number together uniquely identify the Tufanganj branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Tufanganj 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 PUNB0160720 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.

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 – TUFANGANJ:

• The IFSC is exactly PUNB0160720 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 TUFANGANJ 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 Tufanganj branch sits at TUFANGANJ,NORTH BENGAL. If you are travelling from outside Tufanganj, 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 PUNB0160720 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC PUNB0160720 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 PUNB0160720 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Tufanganj 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 PUNB0160720 continue to work without interruption.

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Summary

The IFSC code PUNB0160720 belongs to Punjab National Bank's TUFANGANJ branch, located at TUFANGANJ,NORTH BENGAL in TUFANGANJ, WEST BENGAL. 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.