Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to UCO Bank's SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER branch in AJMER, RAJASTHAN. The branch's IFSC code UCBA0000186 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.
An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.
For UCO Bank's SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER branch, the IFSC UCBA0000186 breaks down as follows: UCBA identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000186 identifies this particular branch.
About UCO Bank
UCO Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Srinagar Road Ajmer branch in Ajmer. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, UCBA0000186.
About the Srinagar Road Ajmer branch
The Srinagar Road Ajmer branch of UCO Bank is situated at RAJA CYCLE CHAURAHA,SRINAGAR ROAD ,AJMER ,RAJASTHAN PIN 305001. 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 UCBA0000186 is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | UCO Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Srinagar Road Ajmer |
| IFSC Code | UCBA0000186 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | RAJA CYCLE CHAURAHA,SRINAGAR ROAD ,AJMER ,RAJASTHAN PIN 305001 |
| City | Ajmer |
| District | Ajmer |
| State | Rajasthan |
| STD Code | 145 |
| Phone | 2426392 |
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 UCO Bank's SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER branch came to be assigned the code UCBA0000186.
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 UCBA0000186, money simply cannot be routed to the SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER branch electronically.
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by UCO Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC UCBA0000186 and the account number together uniquely identify the Srinagar Road Ajmer branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0000186
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 UCBA0000186 across all three.
How to use IFSC UCBA0000186 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to UCO Bank's SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC UCBA0000186.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as UCO Bank and the branch as SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at UCO Bank's SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UCBA0000186 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to UCO Bank SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER (IFSC UCBA0000186)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UCBA0000186 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Srinagar Road Ajmer
The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC UCBA0000186:
- NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
- RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
- IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
- UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER is still linked to IFSC UCBA0000186.
For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.
How UPI relates to the IFSC code
UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at UCO Bank's SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER branch, the IFSC UCBA0000186 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.
That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.
Account types you can open at the Srinagar Road Ajmer branch
Once you have an account at UCO Bank – SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER, the IFSC UCBA0000186 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.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Srinagar Road Ajmer branch can access most of UCO Bank's standard product suite, including:
- Account opening – savings, current, NRI, salary
- Term deposits and recurring deposits
- Retail and small-business loans
- Insurance and mutual-fund tie-ups
- Locker, safe deposit and ATM card services
- Online and mobile banking activation
- Electronic transfers via IFSC UCBA0000186
Online banking and IFSC UCBA0000186
UCO Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC UCBA0000186 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.
Reaching the branch
The Srinagar Road Ajmer branch sits at RAJA CYCLE CHAURAHA,SRINAGAR ROAD ,AJMER ,RAJASTHAN PIN 305001. If you are travelling from outside Ajmer, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 145-2426392 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC UCBA0000186 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UCBA0000186
An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to UCO Bank – SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER, double-check for these issues:
- Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit
0, not the letter O. Read carefully. - Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters:
UCBA0000186. - Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
- Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
- Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.
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 Srinagar Road Ajmer branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UCBA0000186, however, work 24x7.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC UCBA0000186 for UCO Bank – SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER, 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 address & contact
UCO BankSrinagar Road Ajmer Branch
RAJA CYCLE CHAURAHA,SRINAGAR ROAD ,AJMER ,RAJASTHAN PIN 305001
Ajmer, Rajasthan
Phone: 145-2426392
IFSC: UCBA0000186
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC UCBA0000186 the same for all accounts at Srinagar Road Ajmer branch?
Yes. The IFSC UCBA0000186 is shared by every account held at UCO Bank's Srinagar Road Ajmer branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Does UCO Bank Srinagar Road Ajmer branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 145-2426392 to confirm.
Where is UCO Bank Srinagar Road Ajmer branch located?
UCO Bank's Srinagar Road Ajmer branch is located at RAJA CYCLE CHAURAHA,SRINAGAR ROAD ,AJMER ,RAJASTHAN PIN 305001, Ajmer, Rajasthan.
What is the IFSC code of UCO Bank Srinagar Road Ajmer branch?
The IFSC code of UCO Bank, Srinagar Road Ajmer branch is UCBA0000186. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using UCBA0000186 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to UCO Bank – Srinagar Road Ajmer reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Srinagar Road Ajmer branch but serve different purposes.
Can I use IFSC UCBA0000186 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC UCBA0000186 to send funds instantly.
How do I add UCO Bank Srinagar Road Ajmer as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC UCBA0000186, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Final notes
To recap: UCBA0000186 is the IFSC code of UCO Bank, SRINAGAR ROAD AJMER branch, in AJMER, RAJASTHAN. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.


