IFSC Code of The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited, Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited's branch in , KERALA. The branch's IFSC code URBN0000B14 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – is URBN0000B14. The first four letters URBN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000B14 map to this branch in , KERALA.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its branch in , Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code URBN0000B14 for all electronic settlement.

About the branch

The branch of The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited is situated at MANKADA POST. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code URBN0000B14 is used.

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited's branch came to be assigned the code URBN0000B14.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC URBN0000B14, money simply cannot be routed to the branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC URBN0000B14

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC URBN0000B14 across all three.

How to use IFSC URBN0000B14 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited's branch. NEFT now settles on a 24x7 basis in half-hourly batches and has no upper limit for retail customers (individual banks may impose their own caps).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC URBN0000B14.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited and the branch as .
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC URBN0000B14

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – , ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC URBN0000B14 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – , use IMPS. With IFSC URBN0000B14 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC URBN0000B14 for The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – , but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

UPI payments and IFSC URBN0000B14

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – is still mapped to IFSC URBN0000B14. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.

If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC URBN0000B14 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the branch

Once you have an account at The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – , the IFSC URBN0000B14 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Banking services available

The branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 237200.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC URBN0000B14

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC URBN0000B14 and the account number together uniquely identify the branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC URBN0000B14 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – :

• The IFSC is exactly URBN0000B14 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited as the bank name and as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

How to reach the branch

The branch is located at MANKADA POST, which puts it inside , the broader district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC URBN0000B14 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 237200 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC URBN0000B14 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC URBN0000B14 for The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited – , you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Branch banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC URBN0000B14, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code URBN0000B14 belongs to The Urban Cooperative Bank Limited's branch, located at MANKADA POST in , KERALA. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.