If you are searching for the IFSC code of UCO Bank, BICHOLI MARDANA branch in BICHOLI MARDANA, MADHYA PRADESH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is UCBA0002470. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.
You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the BICHOLI MARDANA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC UCBA0002470 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.
IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.
In our case, UCBA0002470 is the IFSC of UCO Bank's BICHOLI MARDANA branch. The format is fixed: UCBA = bank code, 0 = reserved, 002470 = branch identifier.
About the bank
UCO Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Bicholi Mardana branch in Bicholi Mardana, Madhya Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UCBA0002470 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | UCO Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Bicholi Mardana |
| IFSC Code | UCBA0002470 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 1, BICHOLI MARDANA INDORE ,INDORE ,MADHYA PRADESH PIN 452016 |
| City | Bicholi Mardana |
| District | Indore |
| State | Madhya Pradesh |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 9407209787 |
Bicholi Mardana branch overview
Located at 1, BICHOLI MARDANA INDORE ,INDORE ,MADHYA PRADESH PIN 452016, the Bicholi Mardana branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UCBA0002470 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
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 BICHOLI MARDANA of UCO Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UCBA0002470 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 UCBA0002470 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Account types you can open at the Bicholi Mardana branch
Once you have an account at UCO Bank – BICHOLI MARDANA, the IFSC UCBA0002470 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 Bicholi Mardana 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 UCBA0002470
How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0002470
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 UCBA0002470 across all three.
How to use IFSC UCBA0002470 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to UCO Bank's BICHOLI MARDANA 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 UCBA0002470.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as UCO Bank and the branch as BICHOLI MARDANA.
- 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 BICHOLI MARDANA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at UCO Bank's BICHOLI MARDANA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UCBA0002470 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 – BICHOLI MARDANA, use IMPS. With IFSC UCBA0002470 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 Bicholi Mardana
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 UCBA0002470:
- 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 BICHOLI MARDANA is still linked to IFSC UCBA0002470.
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 UCBA0002470
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 – BICHOLI MARDANA is still mapped to IFSC UCBA0002470. 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 UCBA0002470 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Bicholi Mardana 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 UCBA0002470 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.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Bicholi Mardana branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UCBA0002470 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UCBA0002470
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 – BICHOLI MARDANA, 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:
UCBA0002470. - 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.
Reaching the branch
The Bicholi Mardana branch sits at 1, BICHOLI MARDANA INDORE ,INDORE ,MADHYA PRADESH PIN 452016. If you are travelling from outside Bicholi Mardana, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9407209787 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 UCBA0002470 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC UCBA0002470 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 UCBA0002470 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 91-9407209787.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Bicholi Mardana 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 UCBA0002470 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
UCO BankBicholi Mardana Branch
1, BICHOLI MARDANA INDORE ,INDORE ,MADHYA PRADESH PIN 452016
Bicholi Mardana, Madhya Pradesh
Phone: 91-9407209787
IFSC: UCBA0002470
Frequently asked questions
Where is UCO Bank Bicholi Mardana branch located?
UCO Bank's Bicholi Mardana branch is located at 1, BICHOLI MARDANA INDORE ,INDORE ,MADHYA PRADESH PIN 452016, Bicholi Mardana, Madhya Pradesh.
Is IFSC UCBA0002470 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC UCBA0002470 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Does UCO Bank Bicholi Mardana branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-9407209787 to confirm.
How do I add UCO Bank Bicholi Mardana as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC UCBA0002470, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
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 Bicholi Mardana branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC UCBA0002470 the same for all accounts at Bicholi Mardana branch?
Yes. The IFSC UCBA0002470 is shared by every account held at UCO Bank's Bicholi Mardana branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using UCBA0002470 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to UCO Bank – Bicholi Mardana reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the IFSC code of UCO Bank Bicholi Mardana branch?
The IFSC code of UCO Bank, Bicholi Mardana branch is UCBA0002470. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Summary
The IFSC code UCBA0002470 belongs to UCO Bank's BICHOLI MARDANA branch, located at 1, BICHOLI MARDANA INDORE ,INDORE ,MADHYA PRADESH PIN 452016 in BICHOLI MARDANA, MADHYA PRADESH. 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.


