Punjab National Bank BSR Codes — All Branches by State

Punjab National Bank BSR Codes — Complete Branch Directory

Punjab National Bank is one of India's major banks with 11,105 branches spread across 34 states and union territories, all registered in the Reserve Bank of India's Basic Statistical Return (BSR) database. Every Punjab National Bank branch that is authorised to accept direct tax deposits has a unique 7-digit BSR code — the mandatory identifier required for TDS challan filing, Form 16 generation, and Form 26AS tax credit matching. BankZop's Punjab National Bank BSR directory covers all active branches across India, sourced from official RBI records and updated regularly.

You need the Punjab National Bank BSR code of a specific branch whenever you deposit TDS at that branch and need to quote the Challan Identification Number (CIN) in your TDS returns. This page lets you drill down by state, city, and branch to find the exact 7-digit BSR code in seconds.

What is the BSR Code for Punjab National Bank?

The BSR code for any Punjab National Bank branch is a 7-digit numeric code that uniquely identifies that branch within India's tax payment infrastructure. The first three digits of every Punjab National Bank BSR code identify the bank, and the final four digits identify the specific branch — making the full 7-digit code unique to that single Punjab National Bank location.

Unlike the IFSC code (which identifies a branch for NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS transfers) or the MICR code (which identifies a branch for cheque clearing), the BSR code is specifically used for the Income Tax ecosystem — TDS challans, advance tax deposits, and self-assessment tax payments.

How the Punjab National Bank BSR Code Is Structured

Every Punjab National Bank BSR code follows the standard 7-digit RBI format:

• Digits 1–3 (Bank Code): Always numeric — these three digits uniquely identify Punjab National Bank across the entire RBI tax payment network. All Punjab National Bank branches share the same 3-digit bank code prefix.
• Digits 4–7 (Branch Code): Four numeric digits that uniquely identify the specific Punjab National Bank branch. This is what differentiates one Punjab National Bank branch from another within the BSR system.

Always enter the full 7 digits when filing on the Income Tax e-Filing portal. A common error is dropping leading zeros — for example, entering 20299 instead of 0020299 — which causes the challan to fail validation.

How to Find Your Punjab National Bank Branch BSR Code

BankZop provides the fastest way to find any Punjab National Bank branch BSR code in India. Use the drill-down above:

• Step 1 — Select State: Choose your state from the list above. Punjab National Bank operates in 34 states — use the filter box to find yours instantly.
• Step 2 — Select City: After selecting your state, choose the city where your Punjab National Bank branch is located.
• Step 3 — Select Branch: Pick your specific branch from the list of all Punjab National Bank branches in that city.
• Step 4 — View Result: The branch result page displays the complete 7-digit BSR code with a one-click Copy button, plus the IFSC code, MICR code, address, pincode, and phone number.

Alternatively, the Punjab National Bank BSR code for a specific branch appears on the TDS challan counterfoil issued after a deposit at that branch, and in the downloadable challan PDF from your net banking portal. You can also call the Punjab National Bank branch directly to confirm the BSR code before filing.

When You Need the Punjab National Bank BSR Code

TDS Challan Filing (Challan 280, 281, 282)

When you deposit TDS, advance tax, or self-assessment tax at a Punjab National Bank branch, the bank issues a challan counterfoil. This counterfoil carries the branch's 7-digit BSR code, the date of deposit, and the challan serial number — together forming the Challan Identification Number (CIN). The CIN is a mandatory field in every TDS return (Form 24Q, 26Q, 27Q, 27EQ) filed on the Income Tax e-Filing portal. An incorrect Punjab National Bank BSR code at this stage means the TDS credit will never match in Form 26AS.

Form 16 (TDS Certificate for Salaried Employees)

Employers who deduct TDS from salaries and deposit it at a Punjab National Bank branch must quote the branch's BSR code in their quarterly TDS returns (Form 24Q). This BSR code then flows into Form 16 Part A — the TDS certificate issued to employees. If the wrong Punjab National Bank BSR code is quoted in Form 24Q, the TRACES system cannot validate the challan, and the Form 16 generated will carry incorrect information — creating problems for employees during ITR filing.

Form 26AS (Annual Tax Credit Statement)

Form 26AS is the taxpayer's consolidated annual tax statement, auto-generated by the Income Tax Department from data filed by deductors. Each TDS entry in Form 26AS is matched using the BSR code + date of deposit + challan serial number combination. A wrong Punjab National Bank BSR code in the TDS return means the credit never appears in the taxpayer's 26AS — causing refund delays and potential demand notices even though the tax was actually paid.

TDS Challan Correction via TRACES

If you discover an incorrect Punjab National Bank BSR code has been filed in a TDS return, you can submit a correction request through the TRACES portal (tdscpc.gov.in) or at the Punjab National Bank branch where the payment was made. However, corrections are subject to time limits and add administrative burden. Always verify the BSR code on BankZop before filing to avoid this.

Punjab National Bank BSR Code vs IFSC Code vs MICR Code

All three codes identify a Punjab National Bank branch but serve completely different systems:

Use BSR for TDS deposits and income tax compliance. Use Punjab National Bank IFSC codes for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, and UPI transfers. Use Punjab National Bank MICR codes for cheques and NACH/ECS mandates.

Punjab National Bank BSR Codes Across States

Punjab National Bank has 11,105 BSR-enabled branches registered in the RBI's Basic Statistical Return database. Here is the state-wise branch breakdown — click any state above to browse branches directly:

Branch counts reflect BSR-registered branches in the RBI database as of Jun 2026. Data sourced from official RBI records.

To find BSR codes for other banks, visit the BSR Code Lookup homepage. For electronic fund transfer codes, use the Punjab National Bank IFSC Code directory. For cheque and NACH codes, use the Punjab National Bank MICR Code directory. To plan loan repayments, try the free EMI Calculator.