SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBMIA
PUNBINBBMIA belongs to Punjab National Bank in Alwar, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PUNBINBBMIA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PUNBINBB |
| Branch code | MIA |
| Bank | Punjab National Bank |
| Branch | Rajasthan |
| City | Alwar |
| Country | India |
The way the Punjab National Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- MIA 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 SWIFT code PUNBINBBMIA?
The code PUNBINBBMIA belongs to Rajasthan, a unit of Punjab National Bank in Alwar, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Punjab National Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Punjab National Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBMIA, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use PUNBINBB instead of PUNBINBBMIA?
PUNBINBB is the main office of Punjab National Bank, while PUNBINBBMIA points to Rajasthan. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use PUNBINBBMIA if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of PUNBINBBMIA stand for?
PUNB is the institution code of Punjab National Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and MIA identifies the department Rajasthan.
Does Punjab National Bank have 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. 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.