Below are the complete branch details for UCO Bank, CHITTOR branch, located in CHITTOR, ANDHRA PRADESH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UCBA0002185. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case UCBA0002185 for UCO Bank – CHITTOR — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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, UCBA0002185 is the IFSC of UCO Bank's CHITTOR branch. The format is fixed: UCBA = bank code, 0 = reserved, 002185 = 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 Chittor branch in Chittor, Andhra Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UCBA0002185 for all electronic settlement.
About this branch
The branch is located at OPP. LIC OF INDIA GANDHI ROAD CHITTOOR ,CHITTOOR ,ANDHRA PRADESH PIN 517001. It serves the Chittor region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of UCO Bank. The IFSC UCBA0002185 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | UCO Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Chittor |
| IFSC Code | UCBA0002185 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | OPP. LIC OF INDIA GANDHI ROAD CHITTOOR ,CHITTOOR ,ANDHRA PRADESH PIN 517001 |
| City | Chittor |
| District | Chittor |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| STD Code | 8572 |
| Phone | 236100 |
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 CHITTOR branch came to be assigned the code UCBA0002185.
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 UCBA0002185, money simply cannot be routed to the CHITTOR 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 UCBA0002185 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chittor branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0002185
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 UCBA0002185 across all three.
How to use IFSC UCBA0002185 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to UCO Bank's CHITTOR 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 UCBA0002185.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as UCO Bank and the branch as CHITTOR.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC UCBA0002185
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 UCO Bank – CHITTOR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UCBA0002185 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to UCO Bank CHITTOR (IFSC UCBA0002185)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UCBA0002185 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHITTOR branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC UCBA0002185 for UCO Bank – CHITTOR, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – UCBA0002185 | Yes – UCBA0002185 | Yes – UCBA0002185 |
For most retail customers crediting the Chittor 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 UCBA0002185
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 – CHITTOR is still mapped to IFSC UCBA0002185. 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 UCBA0002185 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Chittor branch is mapped to IFSC UCBA0002185 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 UCBA0002185.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Chittor 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 UCBA0002185
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Chittor 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 UCBA0002185 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.
Reaching the branch
The Chittor branch sits at OPP. LIC OF INDIA GANDHI ROAD CHITTOOR ,CHITTOOR ,ANDHRA PRADESH PIN 517001. If you are travelling from outside Chittor, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8572-236100 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 UCBA0002185 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UCBA0002185
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 – CHITTOR, 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:
UCBA0002185. - 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 Chittor 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 UCBA0002185 continue to work without interruption.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC UCBA0002185 for UCO Bank – CHITTOR, 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 BankChittor Branch
OPP. LIC OF INDIA GANDHI ROAD CHITTOOR ,CHITTOOR ,ANDHRA PRADESH PIN 517001
Chittor, Andhra Pradesh
Phone: 8572-236100
IFSC: UCBA0002185
Frequently asked questions
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using UCBA0002185 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to UCO Bank – Chittor reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC UCBA0002185 the same for all accounts at Chittor branch?
Yes. The IFSC UCBA0002185 is shared by every account held at UCO Bank's Chittor branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How do I add UCO Bank Chittor as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC UCBA0002185, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the IFSC code of UCO Bank Chittor branch?
The IFSC code of UCO Bank, Chittor branch is UCBA0002185. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
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 Chittor branch but serve different purposes.
Does UCO Bank Chittor branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 8572-236100 to confirm.
Summary
The IFSC code UCBA0002185 belongs to UCO Bank's CHITTOR branch, located at OPP. LIC OF INDIA GANDHI ROAD CHITTOOR ,CHITTOOR ,ANDHRA PRADESH PIN 517001 in CHITTOR, ANDHRA 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.
