Punjab & Sind Bank — BHATAPARA

BALODA BAZAR, CHHATTISGARH

IFSC Code

PSIB0021654

MICR Code

493023002

Branch

BHATAPARA

Bank

Punjab & Sind Bank

District

BHATAPARA

State

CHHATTISGARH

Contact

+917000919138

Address

LAND SHEET NO 03 PLOT NO 22 03 GROUND FLOOR GANDHI MANDIR WARD BHATAPARA DIST BALODA BAZAR PIN 493118

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Using IFSC PSIB0021654 for money transfers

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) lets you send money to any account at Punjab & Sind Bank's BHATAPARA branch from any other bank in India. Transfers are processed in half-hourly batches, so funds usually reach the recipient within a couple of hours, and there's no minimum or maximum amount restriction from RBI's side.

For amounts of ₹2 lakh or more sent to an account at Punjab & Sind Bank, BHATAPARA, RTGS is usually the better choice over NEFT — each transaction settles on its own in real time instead of waiting in a batch.

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) is the fastest of the three — funds move to BHATAPARA within seconds, any time of day including bank holidays. It's typically capped at ₹5 lakh per transaction depending on your bank's own limits.

NEFT & RTGS Timing — System Hours vs. Branch Hours

A distinction that matters if you're transferring to BHATAPARA: the RBI settlement system runs 24x7 for NEFT and RTGS, but that doesn't mean this specific branch is open around the clock. Online transfers process any time; in-person or cash-based requests still depend on the branch actually being open.

MethodSystem HoursIf Visiting BHATAPARA In Person
NEFT24x7x365, including weekends and holidays (RBI mandate since 16 Dec 2019)Online/net-banking NEFT processes any time. An in-branch, cash, or cheque-based NEFT request still depends on that branch's working hours.
RTGS24x7x365, including weekends and holidays (RBI mandate since 14 Dec 2020)Minimum transfer amount is ₹2 lakh. Same system-vs-branch-hours distinction as NEFT applies for in-person requests.
IMPS24x7x365 — always has been, no banking-hours restriction at the system level.Typically capped per transaction depending on your bank's own limits (often around ₹5 lakh).

Sending funds to this Punjab & Sind Bank branch takes just a few steps:

  1. Log in to your bank's net banking portal or mobile banking app.
  2. Add a new beneficiary/payee, entering the recipient's full name and account number.
  3. Enter the IFSC code PSIB0021654 when prompted — this routes the transfer to BHATAPARA specifically.
  4. Most banks require a short cooling-off period (often a few hours) after adding a new beneficiary before the first transfer.
  5. Once the beneficiary is active, choose NEFT, RTGS, or IMPS based on the amount and how quickly you need it to arrive.
  6. Enter the amount, review the details (name, account number, IFSC), and confirm with your OTP/PIN.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IFSC code of the Punjab & Sind Bank BHATAPARA branch?

The IFSC code for Punjab & Sind Bank's BHATAPARA branch in BALODA BAZAR, BHATAPARA, CHHATTISGARH is PSIB0021654. This 11-character code is required for NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS transfers to any account held at this branch.

What is the MICR code of this branch?

The MICR code for this branch is 493023002. MICR codes are used for cheque clearing, while the IFSC code (PSIB0021654) is what's needed for electronic transfers like NEFT and RTGS.

Where is the BHATAPARA branch of Punjab & Sind Bank located?

This branch is located at: LAND SHEET NO 03 PLOT NO 22 03 GROUND FLOOR GANDHI MANDIR WARD BHATAPARA DIST BALODA BAZAR PIN 493118. It falls under BHATAPARA district, CHHATTISGARH.

Can I use this IFSC code for both NEFT and RTGS transfers?

Yes — the same IFSC code (PSIB0021654) is used for NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS transfers to this branch. Which one you should pick depends on the amount and urgency, not the code itself: RTGS for ₹2 lakh+ needing near-instant settlement, NEFT for regular batch-processed transfers, and IMPS for smaller amounts that need to land in seconds.

Is there a phone number for this branch?

Yes, this branch's listed contact number is +917000919138.

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IFSC and MICR code data sourced from bank-published branch records. While we take care to keep this current, always confirm the IFSC code with your bank before making a large transfer — see our disclaimer for details.