IFSC Code of UCO Bank, Azimabad Branch, Odisha

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for UCO Bank, AZIMABAD branch in BALASORE. The 11-digit IFSC UCBA0003076 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with UCO Bank at the AZIMABAD location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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 AZIMABAD branch, the IFSC UCBA0003076 breaks down as follows: UCBA identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 003076 identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

UCO Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Azimabad branch in Balasore, Odisha is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UCBA0003076 for all electronic settlement.

About the Azimabad branch

The Azimabad branch of UCO Bank is situated at AZIMABAD BRANCH AT AZIMABAD F.M COLLEGE ROAD BALASORE ,BALESHWAR ,ODISHA PIN 756001. 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 UCBA0003076 is used.

Branch details at a glance

Why every UCO Bank branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including AZIMABAD of UCO Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UCBA0003076 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC UCBA0003076 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 UCBA0003076 and the account number together uniquely identify the Azimabad branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0003076

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 UCBA0003076 across all three.

How to use IFSC UCBA0003076 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to UCO Bank's AZIMABAD 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 UCBA0003076.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as UCO Bank and the branch as AZIMABAD.
5. 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 AZIMABAD

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at UCO Bank's AZIMABAD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UCBA0003076 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to UCO Bank – AZIMABAD, use IMPS. With IFSC UCBA0003076 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Azimabad

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 UCBA0003076:

• 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 AZIMABAD is still linked to IFSC UCBA0003076.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC UCBA0003076

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 UCO Bank – AZIMABAD is still mapped to IFSC UCBA0003076. 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 UCBA0003076 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Azimabad branch is mapped to IFSC UCBA0003076 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of UCO Bank, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains UCBA0003076.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Azimabad 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 UCBA0003076

Online banking and IFSC UCBA0003076

UCO Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the AZIMABAD 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 UCBA0003076 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 Azimabad branch sits at AZIMABAD BRANCH AT AZIMABAD F.M COLLEGE ROAD BALASORE ,BALESHWAR ,ODISHA PIN 756001. If you are travelling from outside Balasore, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9937764551 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 UCBA0003076 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UCBA0003076

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 – AZIMABAD, 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: UCBA0003076.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Azimabad are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to UCBA0003076 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC UCBA0003076 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm UCBA0003076 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-9937764551.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: UCBA0003076 is the IFSC code of UCO Bank, AZIMABAD branch, in BALASORE, ODISHA. 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.