PNB also known as Punjab National Bank is an Indian multinational banking and financial services company. Customers who want to visit the bank to conduct their banking or non-banking dealings must be aware of PNB Bank timings. Let us find out more about the PNB Timings.
PNB Timings Post COVID-19 Lockdown
Post COVID-19 lockdown, Punjab National Bank has restored normal operating hours along with all the banking services at the branch offices. Amidst the Coronavirus crisis, the bank had to temporarily bar some non-essential services.
All banking services including passbook printing, account opening, cash deposit and withdrawal, cheque clearing, remittances and government transactions, and note exchange services are now available at the bank. Nonetheless, it is strongly suggested that one should not visit the bank unless it is absolutely necessary. The bank is also encouraging its customers to use PNB Net Banking and PNB Mobile Banking services for most of its banking operations.
Customers visiting the bank are advised to take necessary precautions regarding sanitisation and social distancing. The bank does not allow anyone to enter the branch without a face mask.
NEFT Timings
Currently, NEFT Transactions are processed at PNB from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays. 2nd and 4th Saturday and Sundays banks are closed.
RTGS Timings
PNB opens timed windows for RTGS Transactions from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays.
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PNB Bank Timings & Working Hours
PNB Bank Timings | |
Day | Working Hours* |
PNB Bank Timings on Weekdays (Monday to Friday) |
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Note: The bank remains closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month.
*Timings vary across branches.
Customers and account holders can visit the bank during the working hours to conduct financial or non-financial business.
Also Read: PNB Holidays 2020
PNB Lunch Timings
Punjab National Bank’s employees do not take their lunch all at once but rather in batches. Clients can visit the bank without worrying about finding it closed for lunch. One can visit the bank any time during its operative hours and receive the bank officials’ full cooperation.
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PNB NEFT Timings & RTGS Timings
Punjab National Bank NEFT transactions are processed in hourly batches. The timings are:
PNB NEFT Timings (Online Banking) |
24×7 |
PNB NEFT Timings (Branch) |
Within Working Hours |
Punjab National Bank RTGS time window for weekdays are:
PNB RTGS Timings (Online Banking) |
24*7(except for the interval between “end-of-day” and “start-of-day” processes) |
PNB RTGS Timings (Branch) |
Within Working Hours |
Punjab National Bank Locker Timings
People who want to use their lockers at Punjab National Bank can do so during the branch’s working hours only. PNB does not have a separate window for locker room visitations. Also prospective ‘Safe Deposit Locker’ applicants can apply for the service during the banks operating time period only.
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About Punjab National Bank
Branch Network
6,983 Domestic Branches (as in 2018) |
Number of ATMs
9668 ATMs Nationwide (as in 2018) |
No. of Employees
74,897 Employees (as in March 2018) |
Punjab National Bank is an Indian Multinational banking institution. Currently, the Government of India maintains the majority stake in the bank. The bank’s headquarters are in New Delhi, India. The bank’s services are availed by over 80 million users worldwide. In addition, the bank is one of the oldest financial institutions in India as it was registered on 19 May 1894 under the Indian Companies Act. It is also one of the most trusted banks in India.
Not to mention the bank has received many awards and recognition. In May 2013 Punjab National Bank was ranked #717 in the Forbes Global 2000 list. The bank was also ranked #26 in the Fortune India 500 ranking in 2011. The bank also received the prestigious award of ‘Best Public Sector Bank’ by CNBC TV18 in 2012.