SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBAVB

PUNBINBBAVB belongs to Punjab National Bank in Ahmedabad, India.

PUNBINBBAVB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePUNBINBBAVB
8-character codePUNBINBB
Branch codeAVB
BankPunjab National Bank
BranchVanijiya Bhawan Ahmedabad
CityAhmedabad
CountryIndia

How the Punjab National Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

PUNB Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
IN Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
BB Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
AVB Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank is behind SWIFT code PUNBINBBAVB?

The code PUNBINBBAVB belongs to Vanijiya Bhawan Ahmedabad, a branch or department of Punjab National Bank in Ahmedabad, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Punjab National Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 214 SWIFT/BIC codes for Punjab National Bank in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I enter PUNBINBBAVB with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PUNBINBBAVB against the details from Punjab National Bank before sending.

What is the best way to send money to Punjab National Bank in India?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in PUNBINBBAVB mean?

PUNB is the institution code of Punjab National Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and AVB is the code of the branch Vanijiya Bhawan Ahmedabad.

Can I use PUNBINBB instead of PUNBINBBAVB?

PUNBINBB points to the head office of Punjab National Bank, while PUNBINBBAVB is Vanijiya Bhawan Ahmedabad. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PUNBINBBAVB if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.