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SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBCCH

PUNBINBBCCH belongs to Punjab National Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

PUNBINBBCCH

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePUNBINBBCCH
8-character codePUNBINBB
Branch codeCCH
BankPunjab National Bank
BranchC.r. Avenue Branch
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

How the Punjab National Bank SWIFT/BIC works

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.
CCH 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 branch uses SWIFT code PUNBINBBCCH?

PUNBINBBCCH identifies C.r. Avenue Branch, a unit of Punjab National Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I use PUNBINBBCCH incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check PUNBINBBCCH with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of PUNBINBBCCH stand for?

PUNB is the bank code of Punjab National Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and CCH is the code of the department C.r. Avenue Branch.

Has Punjab National Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 214 SWIFT/BIC codes for Punjab National Bank in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Punjab National Bank.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Punjab National Bank?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use PUNBINBB instead of PUNBINBBCCH?

PUNBINBB is the main office of Punjab National Bank, while PUNBINBBCCH is C.r. Avenue Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PUNBINBBCCH 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.