PIN Code 160017 — CHANDIGHAR, Chandigarh

About PIN Code 160017 — CHANDIGHAR, Chandigarh

PIN code 160017 is an official postal code assigned by India Post to 1 post office in CHANDIGHAR district, Chandigarh. The primary delivery office under this PIN is Chandigarh GPO (Head Post Office). Delivery status is marked as Delivery, which means postmen from this office deliver mail and parcels directly to doorsteps in this area. Administratively, this area falls under Chandigarh taluk. The sorting and administrative jurisdiction lies with Chandigarh Division.

How to Use PIN Code 160017 in Banking and Transactions

PIN code 160017 is required across a wide range of banking and official processes in CHANDIGHAR, Chandigarh. Whether you are opening a bank account, applying for a loan, completing KYC, or filling out an e-commerce delivery form — this 6-digit code is your address's official postal identifier.

• Bank account KYC: Your PIN code is mandatory for address verification when opening savings, current, or NRI accounts at any bank in CHANDIGHAR.
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS transfers: While the transaction itself uses an IFSC code, the beneficiary's address — including PIN code — is stored in bank records for compliance.
• Cheque book and MICR: The MICR code printed on your cheque book is linked to the bank branch in your PIN code area. Look it up if you need it for ECS mandates or SIP setups.
• Aadhaar, PAN, Passport: All government identity documents require a valid PIN code for the address field. 160017 is the correct code for addresses served by Chandigarh GPO.
• E-commerce deliveries: Courier companies like Blue Dart, DTDC, Delhivery, and Ekart check PIN code serviceability before accepting orders. If a seller says "delivery not available," it often means they haven't enabled your specific PIN.
• Loan applications: Personal loan, home loan, and credit card applications ask for your PIN code to verify your residential address and assess local credit bureau data.

Banks and Financial Services Near PIN Code 160017

To find the IFSC code of any bank branch serving CHANDIGHAR, use our IFSC Code Lookup. Simply select your bank, then Chandigarh as the state, and CHANDIGHAR as the district to get a list of all branches in your area. For fixed deposits, recurring deposits, and savings calculations, our EMI Calculator can help you plan loan repayments before applying. If you're sending money abroad from CHANDIGHAR, you'll need a SWIFT code — which identifies the international correspondent bank for your branch.

More PIN Codes in CHANDIGHAR and Chandigarh

PIN code 160017 is one of many postal codes in CHANDIGHAR district. To explore all post offices and their PIN codes across the district, visit the CHANDIGHAR PIN Code directory. For the full list of districts and their postal zones in Chandigarh, see the Chandigarh PIN Code page. You can also search any other PIN code using the tool above.