SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBGCN

PUNBINBBGCN belongs to Punjab National Bank in Ghaziabad, India.

PUNBINBBGCN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePUNBINBBGCN
8-character codePUNBINBB
Branch codeGCN
BankPunjab National Bank
BranchChandernagar Ghaziabad
CityGhaziabad
CountryIndia

The way 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.
GCN 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 is behind BIC PUNBINBBGCN?

PUNBINBBGCN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chandernagar Ghaziabad, a branch or department of Punjab National Bank in Ghaziabad, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use PUNBINBB instead of PUNBINBBGCN?

PUNBINBB points to the main office of Punjab National Bank, while PUNBINBBGCN is Chandernagar Ghaziabad. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use PUNBINBBGCN if the recipient asks for it.

Does Punjab National Bank have other 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 do the letters in PUNBINBBGCN stand for?

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 GCN identifies the department Chandernagar Ghaziabad.

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

A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

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