SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBLSN

PUNBINBBLSN belongs to Punjab National Bank in Ludhiana, India.

PUNBINBBLSN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePUNBINBBLSN
8-character codePUNBINBB
Branch codeLSN
BankPunjab National Bank
BranchSunder Nagar Ludhiana
CityLudhiana
CountryIndia

How the Punjab National Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
LSN 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 PUNBINBBLSN?

PUNBINBBLSN identifies Sunder Nagar Ludhiana, a branch or department of Punjab National Bank in Ludhiana, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Does Punjab National Bank have more 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.

Can I use PUNBINBB instead of PUNBINBBLSN?

PUNBINBB is the head office of Punjab National Bank, while PUNBINBBLSN is Sunder Nagar Ludhiana. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention PUNBINBBLSN.

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 correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

What does each part of PUNBINBBLSN mean?

PUNB is the institution code of Punjab National Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and LSN identifies the branch Sunder Nagar Ludhiana.

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

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

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