SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBNKW

PUNBINBBNKW belongs to Punjab National Bank in Nagpur, India.

PUNBINBBNKW

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codePUNBINBBNKW
8-character codePUNBINBB
Branch codeNKW
BankPunjab National Bank
BranchKingsway Nagpur
CityNagpur
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.
NKW 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 SWIFT code PUNBINBBNKW?

PUNBINBBNKW identifies Kingsway Nagpur, a branch or department of Punjab National Bank in Nagpur, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use PUNBINBB instead of PUNBINBBNKW?

PUNBINBB points to the head office of Punjab National Bank, while PUNBINBBNKW points to Kingsway Nagpur. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use PUNBINBBNKW if the recipient asks for it.

How long does a transfer to Punjab National Bank take?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

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.

What does each part of PUNBINBBNKW mean?

PUNB is the bank code of Punjab National Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and NKW identifies the department Kingsway Nagpur.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Punjab National Bank?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code PUNBINBBNKW, 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.