SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBKCB

PUNBINBBKCB belongs to Punjab National Bank in Karnal, India.

PUNBINBBKCB

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePUNBINBBKCB
8-character codePUNBINBB
Branch codeKCB
BankPunjab National Bank
BranchG T Road Branch
CityKarnal
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.
KCB 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 BIC PUNBINBBKCB?

PUNBINBBKCB is the SWIFT/BIC code of G T Road Branch, a branch or department of Punjab National Bank in Karnal, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

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

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

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBKCB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What happens if I enter PUNBINBBKCB incorrectly?

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

Has Punjab National Bank got other 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 PUNBINBBKCB stand for?

PUNB is the bank code of Punjab National Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and KCB identifies the department G T Road Branch.

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