Punjab National Bank – BALACHAUR – BALACHAUR, DISTT NAWANSHAHAR
IFSC Code: PUNB0342000
MICR Code: 144024927
Branch details
Address: BALACHAUR DIST: NAWANSHAHER
District: PUNJAB
City: BALACHAUR, DISTT NAWANSHAHAR
State: PUNJAB
How to Use IFSC Code ‘PUNB0342000’ for Bank Transfers
PUNB0342000 is the IFSC code for the Canara Bank Secunderabad Army Ordnance Corps Centre branch. The IFSC is used to identify the beneficiary bank branch for electronic fund transfers such as NEFT and RTGS.
NEFT
To send money through NEFT, enter the beneficiary’s:
- Account holder name
- Bank account number
- IFSC code: PUNB0342000
- Bank name: Canara Bank
- Branch name: Secunderabad Army Ordnance Corps Centre
Make sure the account number and IFSC are correct before confirming the transaction. RBI guidance emphasizes the importance of providing correct beneficiary account details.
RTGS
RTGS can be used for eligible high-value transfers. Canara Bank states that customer RTGS transactions are available from ₹2 lakh and above.
Enter PUNB0342000 as the beneficiary’s IFSC when your bank asks for the branch IFSC.
IMPS
IMPS can be used for instant bank transfers when supported by your bank. When adding a beneficiary, enter the correct Canara Bank account number and IFSC where your banking app requires it.
How to Verify PUNB0342000 Before Transferring Money
Before making a transfer:
- Confirm that the IFSC is PUNB0342000.
- Check that the bank name and branch match the beneficiary’s details.
- Carefully verify the account number.
- Confirm the beneficiary name shown by your banking application, where available.
- If you have any doubt, verify the details with the beneficiary or Canara Bank before sending money.
Important: An incorrect account number can result in funds being credited incorrectly. RBI guidance says the account number is relied upon for crediting the beneficiary, so it should be checked carefully.
Indian Financial System Code (IFSC): PUNB0342000
The IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used to identify bank branches in India for electronic payment systems such as RTGS, NEFT, IMPS, and CFMS (managed by the Reserve Bank of India).
- The first four characters represent the bank name.
- The fifth character is always ‘0’ and is reserved for future use.
- Branch Code 342000. The last six characters denote the specific bank branch.
MICR Code (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition): 144024927
The MICR code is a unique code printed on cheques using magnetic ink. It helps in the secure and faster processing and clearance of cheques by identifying the bank and branch.
