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SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBLIA

PUNBINBBLIA belongs to Punjab National Bank in Ludhiana, India.

PUNBINBBLIA

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePUNBINBBLIA
8-character codePUNBINBB
Branch codeLIA
BankPunjab National Bank
BranchInternational Banking Branch
CityLudhiana
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.
LIA 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 is behind SWIFT code PUNBINBBLIA?

PUNBINBBLIA is the SWIFT/BIC code of International Banking Branch, a branch or department of Punjab National Bank in Ludhiana, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What happens if I use PUNBINBBLIA with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check PUNBINBBLIA with the recipient before you confirm.

Can I use PUNBINBB instead of PUNBINBBLIA?

PUNBINBB is the main office of Punjab National Bank, while PUNBINBBLIA is International Banking Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PUNBINBBLIA if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of PUNBINBBLIA mean?

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 LIA is the code of the branch International Banking Branch.

Has Punjab National Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 214 SWIFT/BIC codes for Punjab National Bank in India. You can see them all on the bank page.

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