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SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBCHA

PUNBINBBCHA belongs to Punjab National Bank in Chandigarh, India.

PUNBINBBCHA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePUNBINBBCHA
8-character codePUNBINBB
Branch codeCHA
BankPunjab National Bank
BranchInternational Banking Branch
CityChandigarh
CountryIndia

How the Punjab National Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
CHA 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/BIC code PUNBINBBCHA?

PUNBINBBCHA identifies International Banking Branch, a branch or department of Punjab National Bank in Chandigarh, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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. All of them are listed on the page of Punjab National Bank.

What does each part of PUNBINBBCHA stand for?

PUNB is the institution code of Punjab National Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and CHA is the code of the department International Banking Branch.

What happens if I enter PUNBINBBCHA with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check PUNBINBBCHA with the recipient before sending.

Can I use PUNBINBB instead of PUNBINBBCHA?

PUNBINBB is the head office of Punjab National Bank, while PUNBINBBCHA points to International Banking Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PUNBINBBCHA if the recipient asks for it.

How long does it take to send money to Punjab National Bank in India?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

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