IFSC Code of UCO Bank, Dhanaura Branch, Bihar

If you are searching for the IFSC code of UCO Bank, DHANAURA branch in EKCHARI, BIHAR, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is UCBA0001648. 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 DHANAURA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC UCBA0001648 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.

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 – DHANAURA is UCBA0001648. The first four letters UCBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001648 map to this branch in EKCHARI, BIHAR.

Bank profile

UCO Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Dhanaura branch — IFSC UCBA0001648 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Ekchari, Bihar.

Branch details at a glance

Dhanaura branch overview

Located at AT DHANAURA PO DHANAURA VIA EKCHARI DIST BHAGALPUR ,BHAGALPUR ,BIHAR PIN 813204, the Dhanaura branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UCBA0001648 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 DHANAURA of UCO Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UCBA0001648 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 UCBA0001648 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Dhanaura branch is mapped to IFSC UCBA0001648 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 UCBA0001648.

Banking services available

The Dhanaura branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 641-223077.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC UCBA0001648

How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0001648

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 UCBA0001648 across all three.

How to use IFSC UCBA0001648 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to UCO Bank's DHANAURA 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 UCBA0001648.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as UCO Bank and the branch as DHANAURA.
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 DHANAURA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at UCO Bank's DHANAURA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UCBA0001648 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 – DHANAURA, use IMPS. With IFSC UCBA0001648 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 Dhanaura

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 UCBA0001648:

• 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 DHANAURA is still linked to IFSC UCBA0001648.

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 UCBA0001648

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 – DHANAURA is still mapped to IFSC UCBA0001648. 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 UCBA0001648 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 Dhanaura 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 UCBA0001648 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 Dhanaura branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UCBA0001648 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 UCBA0001648

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 – DHANAURA, 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: UCBA0001648.
• 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.

How to reach the Dhanaura branch

The branch is located at AT DHANAURA PO DHANAURA VIA EKCHARI DIST BHAGALPUR ,BHAGALPUR ,BIHAR PIN 813204, which puts it inside Ekchari, the broader Bhagalpur district, and the state of Bihar. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “UCO Bank Dhanaura branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UCBA0001648 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 641-223077 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC UCBA0001648 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC UCBA0001648 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 UCBA0001648 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 641-223077.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Dhanaura 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 UCBA0001648 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UCBA0001648 belongs to UCO Bank's DHANAURA branch, located at AT DHANAURA PO DHANAURA VIA EKCHARI DIST BHAGALPUR ,BHAGALPUR ,BIHAR PIN 813204 in EKCHARI, BIHAR. 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.