PNB SMS Banking, offered by Punjab National Bank (PNB), is a secure and user-friendly mobile banking service that allows customers to access various banking functions via SMS. Through this service, PNB account holders can check their PNB account balance, view their mini Statement, and request a stop payment or fund transfer from the comfort of their home.
This post covers detailed information on Punjab National Bank SMS banking, charges, registration and SMS Banking numbers.
Here are a few of the major features of SMS Banking services of PNB:
To avail of PNB SMS Banking, customers must register their mobile number for the service. The registration process involves the following steps:
PNB customers can register for PNB SMS Alert services to enable alerts on their mobile number for all the transactions done through Cards, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, ATMs, etc. It will help them keep track of their transactions.
For PNB SMS alert registration, one can visit the nearest PNB branch and register their mobile number for the services by filling out an application form. Make sure to fill in all the details correctly and provide the phone number that is active for SMS Banking.
PNB customers must pay a nominal fee to enable PNB SMS alerts on their mobile numbers. The PNB SMS charges for SMS alerts are listed below:
Types of Accounts |
PNB SMS Alert Charges |
Saving Account |
Rs.15/- per quarter |
Other than Saving Accounts |
Rs.25/- per quarter |
Basic Saving Deposit Accounts / Accounts under PMJDY, Senior Citizen Accounts, Students / Vidyarathi Accounts, Mitra Accounts, Staff & Ex-staff Accounts |
Exempted |
Given below is the list of PNB SMS numbers and formats to avail of the SMS Banking services:
Type of Service |
SMS Format |
PNB SMS Banking Number |
Services List |
PNB PROD |
5607040 |
Mini Statement |
MINISTMT <16 Digit Account Number> |
5607040 |
Cheque Status |
CHQINQ <Cheque Number> <16 digit account number> |
5607040 |
To Disable Netbanking |
BLOCK IBS |
9264092640 / 5607040 |
PNB balance check SMS |
BAL <16 Digit Account Number> |
5607040 |
Self- Fund Transfer (Rs. 5000/- daily limit) |
SLFTRF <From A/C> <To A/C> <Amount> |
5607040 |
To Stop the Cheque's Payment |
STPCHQ <Cheque No> <16 Digit Account Number> |
5607040 |
To disable mobile banking |
BLOCK MBS |
9264092640 / 5607040 |