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SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBKBB

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

PUNBINBBKBB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePUNBINBBKBB
8-character codePUNBINBB
Branch codeKBB
BankPunjab National Bank
BranchBara Bazar Kolkata
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

The way 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.
KBB 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

What bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBKBB?

PUNBINBBKBB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bara Bazar Kolkata, a unit of Punjab National Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when 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 do the letters in PUNBINBBKBB stand for?

PUNB is the bank code of Punjab National Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and KBB is the code of the department Bara Bazar Kolkata.

Can I use PUNBINBB instead of PUNBINBBKBB?

PUNBINBB points to the head office of Punjab National Bank, while PUNBINBBKBB points to Bara Bazar Kolkata. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use PUNBINBBKBB if the recipient asks for it.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Punjab National Bank?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBKBB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

How long does a transfer to Punjab National Bank take?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

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