IFSC Code of Punjab National Bank, Uttarkashi, Distt. Uttarkashi Branch, Uttarakhand

Below are the complete branch details for Punjab National Bank, UTTARKASHI, DISTT. UTTARKASHI branch, located in UTTARKASHI, UTTARAKHAND. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is PUNB0088100. 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 PUNB0088100 for Punjab National Bank – UTTARKASHI, DISTT. UTTARKASHI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 UTTARKASHI, DISTT. UTTARKASHI branch, the IFSC PUNB0088100 breaks down as follows: PUNB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 088100 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Punjab National Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Uttarkashi, Distt. Uttarkashi branch in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand is part of this network and uses the IFSC code PUNB0088100 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at TAMA KHANI. It serves the Uttarkashi 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 PUNB0088100 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 UTTARKASHI, DISTT. UTTARKASHI branch came to be assigned the code PUNB0088100.

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 PUNB0088100, money simply cannot be routed to the UTTARKASHI, DISTT. UTTARKASHI branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC PUNB0088100

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 PUNB0088100 across all three.

NEFT to Punjab National Bank, UTTARKASHI, DISTT. UTTARKASHI using IFSC PUNB0088100

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 PUNB0088100, and confirm that the system picks up Punjab National Bank – UTTARKASHI, DISTT. UTTARKASHI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC PUNB0088100

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 – UTTARKASHI, DISTT. UTTARKASHI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC PUNB0088100 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Punjab National Bank UTTARKASHI, DISTT. UTTARKASHI (IFSC PUNB0088100)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC PUNB0088100 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the UTTARKASHI, DISTT. UTTARKASHI branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC PUNB0088100 for Punjab National Bank – UTTARKASHI, DISTT. UTTARKASHI, 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 Uttarkashi, Distt. Uttarkashi 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.

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 UTTARKASHI, DISTT. UTTARKASHI branch, the IFSC PUNB0088100 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Uttarkashi, Distt. Uttarkashi branch is mapped to IFSC PUNB0088100 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 PUNB0088100.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Uttarkashi, Distt. Uttarkashi 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 PUNB0088100

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Uttarkashi, Distt. Uttarkashi branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC PUNB0088100 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Uttarkashi, Distt. Uttarkashi 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 PUNB0088100 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC PUNB0088100

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 – UTTARKASHI, DISTT. UTTARKASHI, 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: PUNB0088100.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Uttarkashi, Distt. Uttarkashi branch sits at TAMA KHANI. If you are travelling from outside Uttarkashi, 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 PUNB0088100 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC PUNB0088100 for Punjab National Bank – UTTARKASHI, DISTT. UTTARKASHI, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Uttarkashi, Distt. Uttarkashi 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 PUNB0088100 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: PUNB0088100 is the IFSC code of Punjab National Bank, UTTARKASHI, DISTT. UTTARKASHI branch, in UTTARKASHI, UTTARAKHAND. 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.