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SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBKNC

PUNBINBBKNC belongs to Punjab National Bank in Kanpur, India.

PUNBINBBKNC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePUNBINBBKNC
8-character codePUNBINBB
Branch codeKNC
BankPunjab National Bank
BranchKanpur New Chekari
CityKanpur
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.
KNC 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 bank uses BIC PUNBINBBKNC?

The code PUNBINBBKNC belongs to Kanpur New Chekari, a branch or department of Punjab National Bank in Kanpur, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Punjab National Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 214 SWIFT/BIC codes for Punjab National Bank in India. All of them are listed on the page of Punjab National Bank.

Can I use PUNBINBB instead of PUNBINBBKNC?

PUNBINBB points to the head office of Punjab National Bank, while PUNBINBBKNC is Kanpur New Chekari. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PUNBINBBKNC if the recipient asks for it.

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

You need the SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBKNC, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

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

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

What does each part of PUNBINBBKNC mean?

PUNB is the institution code of Punjab National Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and KNC identifies the branch Kanpur New Chekari.

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