IFSC Code of UCO Bank, Balipara Branch, Assam

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to UCO Bank's BALIPARA branch in BALIPARA, ASSAM. The branch's IFSC code UCBA0000851 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 UCO Bank – BALIPARA is UCBA0000851. The first four letters UCBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000851 map to this branch in BALIPARA, ASSAM.

Bank profile

UCO Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Balipara branch — IFSC UCBA0000851 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Balipara, Assam.

Branch details at a glance

Balipara branch overview

Located at UCO BANK BALIPARA SONITPUR ,SONITPUR ,ASSAM PIN 784101, the Balipara branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UCBA0000851 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 BALIPARA branch came to be assigned the code UCBA0000851.

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 UCBA0000851, money simply cannot be routed to the BALIPARA branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Balipara branch is mapped to IFSC UCBA0000851 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 UCBA0000851.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Balipara 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 UCBA0000851

How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0000851

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 UCBA0000851 across all three.

NEFT to UCO Bank, BALIPARA using IFSC UCBA0000851

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC UCBA0000851, and confirm that the system picks up UCO Bank – BALIPARA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BALIPARA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at UCO Bank's BALIPARA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UCBA0000851 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to UCO Bank BALIPARA (IFSC UCBA0000851)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UCBA0000851 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BALIPARA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Balipara

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 UCBA0000851:

• 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 BALIPARA is still linked to IFSC UCBA0000851.

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 UCBA0000851

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 – BALIPARA is still mapped to IFSC UCBA0000851. 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 UCBA0000851 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC UCBA0000851

UCO Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BALIPARA 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 UCBA0000851 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.

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 UCBA0000851 and the account number together uniquely identify the Balipara branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

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 UCO Bank – BALIPARA:

• The IFSC is exactly UCBA0000851 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills UCO Bank as the bank name and BALIPARA 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.

Reaching the branch

The Balipara branch sits at UCO BANK BALIPARA SONITPUR ,SONITPUR ,ASSAM PIN 784101. If you are travelling from outside Balipara, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 3712-234345 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 UCBA0000851 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC UCBA0000851 for UCO Bank – BALIPARA, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Balipara 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 UCBA0000851 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UCBA0000851 belongs to UCO Bank's BALIPARA branch, located at UCO BANK BALIPARA SONITPUR ,SONITPUR ,ASSAM PIN 784101 in BALIPARA, ASSAM. 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.