Punjab National Bank Rengali IFSC Code
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About Punjab National Bank Rengali (rengali - 8420), Rengali Odisha
The IFSC code PUNB0178420 (lowercase: punb0178420) belongs to Punjab National Bank, specifically the Rengali (rengali - 8420) branch located in Rengali Odisha, Odisha.
The 5th character in the IFSC code PUNB0178420 is a zero (0), not the letter 'O'. The correct format is PUNB0178420 (lowercase: punb0178420), and not PUNBO178420. According to RBI guidelines, the fifth character of all IFSC codes is reserved as a zero.
The IFSC code of Punjab National Bank Rengali (rengali - 8420) in Rengali Odisha, Odisha is PUNB0178420. This 11-character code is required for all NEFT, RTGS and IMPS electronic fund transfers to this branch.
Punjab National Bank Rengali (rengali - 8420) is located at Rengali,, Rengali Odisha, Odisha. You can click the "View on Google Maps" button on this page to get directions.
The MICR code for Punjab National Bank Rengali (rengali - 8420) in Rengali Odisha is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaf. If you cannot locate it, contact your branch directly or check your passbook.
Yes. IFSC code PUNB0178420 is valid for all three RBI-regulated transfer modes: NEFT (settled in 30-minute batches, no minimum), RTGS (real-time, minimum ₹2 lakh), and IMPS (instant, up to ₹5 lakh). All modes are available 24×7×365 as per RBI guidelines issued in December 2019.
You can verify IFSC code PUNB0178420 by checking: (1) The top-left corner of any Punjab National Bank Rengali (rengali - 8420) cheque leaf, (2) The first page of your Punjab National Bank passbook, (3) Your net banking or mobile banking app under "Branch Details", or (4) The RBI's official IFSC lookup at rbi.org.in.
Understanding IFSC Code: PUNB0178420
Decoded structure — 4 + 1 + 6 characters
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PUNB0178420
What Each Part Means
- Bank Code — PUNB
- The first 4 characters uniquely identify Punjab National Bank at the national level. Every branch of Punjab National Bank across all states shares this same prefix. It is assigned by the RBI and never changes.
- Reserved — 0
- The 5th character is always 0 (zero), reserved by the RBI for future use. It acts as a separator between the bank identifier and the branch-specific code and is mandatory in all electronic fund transfer systems.
- Branch Code — 178420
- The final 6 characters 178420 uniquely identify this specific branch within the Punjab National Bank network. No two branches share the same branch code. Use this code to verify you have the correct branch before initiating any NEFT, RTGS, or IMPS transfer.
| Segment | Chars | Value | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | 1–4 | PUNB | Identifies Punjab National Bank |
| Reserved | 5 | 0 | RBI reserved (always 0) |
| Branch Code | 6–11 | 178420 | Unique to this branch |
Where to Find IFSC & MICR on Your Cheque
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Punjab National Bank
Rengali (rengali - 8420), Rengali Odisha, Odisha
Cheque No.
00178420
A/c No.
Authorised Signatory
IFSC vs MICR — Functional Comparison
Two different codes, two different banking systems
| Feature | IFSC Code | MICR Code |
|---|---|---|
| Full Form | Indian Financial System Code | Magnetic Ink Character Recognition |
| Length & Format | 11 characters — alphanumeric | 9 digits — numeric only |
| This Branch | PUNB0178420 | Not available |
| Primary Use | Electronic fund transfers: NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI | Physical cheque clearing at clearing houses |
| Medium | Digital / online — no physical document needed | Printed in magnetic ink on cheque leaf bottom band |
| Processing Speed | Real-time (IMPS/UPI) or 30-min batches (NEFT) | T+1 or T+2 clearing cycle via RBI clearing houses |
| Where to Find It | Cheque leaf (top area), passbook first page, net banking | Bottom band of cheque leaf (the printed magnetic strip) |
| Assigned By | RBI — permanent unless branch is relocated/merged | RBI — encodes city (3) + bank (3) + branch (3) digits |
| Required For | Adding a payee / beneficiary for online transfer | Cheque book issuance and clearing house processing |
Source: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Payment Systems Guidelines. IFSC mandatory for NEFT/RTGS/IMPS since 2010; MICR used by CTS-2010 standard cheque clearing.