If you are searching for the IFSC code of UCO Bank, FEROZPUR CITY branch in FEROZEPUR KALAN, PUNJAB, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is UCBA0000941. 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 FEROZPUR CITY branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC UCBA0000941 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 – FEROZPUR CITY is UCBA0000941. The first four letters UCBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000941 map to this branch in FEROZEPUR KALAN, PUNJAB.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | UCO Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Ferozpur City |
| IFSC Code | UCBA0000941 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | MOCHI BAZAR FEROZEPUR CITY ,FEROZPUR ,PUNJAB PIN 152002 |
| City | Ferozepur Kalan |
| District | Gurdaspur |
| State | Punjab |
| STD Code | 181 |
| Phone | 221795 |
About UCO Bank
UCO Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Ferozpur City branch in Ferozepur Kalan. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, UCBA0000941.
About the Ferozpur City branch
The Ferozpur City branch of UCO Bank is situated at MOCHI BAZAR FEROZEPUR CITY ,FEROZPUR ,PUNJAB PIN 152002. 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 UCBA0000941 is used.
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 FEROZPUR CITY of UCO Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UCBA0000941 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 UCBA0000941 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0000941
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 UCBA0000941 across all three.
How to use IFSC UCBA0000941 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to UCO Bank's FEROZPUR CITY 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 UCBA0000941.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as UCO Bank and the branch as FEROZPUR CITY.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC UCBA0000941
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 – FEROZPUR CITY, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UCBA0000941 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to UCO Bank FEROZPUR CITY (IFSC UCBA0000941)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UCBA0000941 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the FEROZPUR CITY branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Ferozpur City
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 UCBA0000941:
- 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 FEROZPUR CITY is still linked to IFSC UCBA0000941.
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 UCBA0000941
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 – FEROZPUR CITY is still mapped to IFSC UCBA0000941. 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 UCBA0000941 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Ferozpur City branch is mapped to IFSC UCBA0000941 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 UCBA0000941.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Ferozpur City 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 UCBA0000941
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 UCBA0000941 and the account number together uniquely identify the Ferozpur City branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Ferozpur City 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 UCBA0000941 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UCBA0000941
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 – FEROZPUR CITY, 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:
UCBA0000941. - 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 Ferozpur City branch sits at MOCHI BAZAR FEROZEPUR CITY ,FEROZPUR ,PUNJAB PIN 152002. If you are travelling from outside Ferozepur Kalan, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 181-221795 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 UCBA0000941 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC UCBA0000941 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 UCBA0000941 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 181-221795.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch banking hours and holidays
Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Ferozpur City branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UCBA0000941, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
UCO BankFerozpur City Branch
MOCHI BAZAR FEROZEPUR CITY ,FEROZPUR ,PUNJAB PIN 152002
Ferozepur Kalan, Punjab
Phone: 181-221795
IFSC: UCBA0000941
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC UCBA0000941 the same for all accounts at Ferozpur City branch?
Yes. The IFSC UCBA0000941 is shared by every account held at UCO Bank's Ferozpur City branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Does UCO Bank Ferozpur City branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 181-221795 to confirm.
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 Ferozpur City branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC UCBA0000941 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC UCBA0000941 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
What is the phone number of UCO Bank Ferozpur City branch?
You can reach the branch at 181-221795 during regular banking hours.
How do I add UCO Bank Ferozpur City as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC UCBA0000941, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Summary
The IFSC code UCBA0000941 belongs to UCO Bank's FEROZPUR CITY branch, located at MOCHI BAZAR FEROZEPUR CITY ,FEROZPUR ,PUNJAB PIN 152002 in FEROZEPUR KALAN, PUNJAB. 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.


