IFSC Code of UCO Bank, Bally Goswamipara Branch, West Bengal

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for UCO Bank, BALLY GOSWAMIPARA branch in HOWRAH. The 11-digit IFSC UCBA0001789 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with UCO Bank at the BALLY GOSWAMIPARA location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this 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 – BALLY GOSWAMIPARA is UCBA0001789. The first four letters UCBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001789 map to this branch in HOWRAH, WEST BENGAL.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

UCO Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Bally Goswamipara branch — IFSC UCBA0001789 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Howrah, West Bengal.

About the Bally Goswamipara branch

The Bally Goswamipara branch of UCO Bank is situated at 19 1 RADHANATH BANERJEE LANE P.O. BALLY DIST. HOWRAH . ,HAORA ,WEST BENGAL PIN 711201. 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 UCBA0001789 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 BALLY GOSWAMIPARA of UCO Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UCBA0001789 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 UCBA0001789 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 UCBA0001789

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 UCBA0001789 across all three.

How to use IFSC UCBA0001789 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to UCO Bank's BALLY GOSWAMIPARA 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 UCBA0001789.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as UCO Bank and the branch as BALLY GOSWAMIPARA.
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 BALLY GOSWAMIPARA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at UCO Bank's BALLY GOSWAMIPARA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UCBA0001789 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 – BALLY GOSWAMIPARA, use IMPS. With IFSC UCBA0001789 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 Bally Goswamipara

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 UCBA0001789:

• 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 BALLY GOSWAMIPARA is still linked to IFSC UCBA0001789.

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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at UCO Bank's BALLY GOSWAMIPARA branch, the IFSC UCBA0001789 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Account types you can open at the Bally Goswamipara branch

Once you have an account at UCO Bank – BALLY GOSWAMIPARA, the IFSC UCBA0001789 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.

Banking services available

The Bally Goswamipara branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 33-26466708.

• 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 UCBA0001789

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 UCBA0001789 and the account number together uniquely identify the Bally Goswamipara branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC UCBA0001789

UCO Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BALLY GOSWAMIPARA 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 UCBA0001789 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UCBA0001789

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 – BALLY GOSWAMIPARA, 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: UCBA0001789.
• 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 Bally Goswamipara branch

The branch is located at 19 1 RADHANATH BANERJEE LANE P.O. BALLY DIST. HOWRAH . ,HAORA ,WEST BENGAL PIN 711201, which puts it inside Howrah, the broader Haora district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “UCO Bank Bally Goswamipara branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UCBA0001789 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 33-26466708 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 UCBA0001789 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC UCBA0001789 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 UCBA0001789 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 33-26466708.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Bally Goswamipara 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 UCBA0001789 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UCBA0001789 belongs to UCO Bank's BALLY GOSWAMIPARA branch, located at 19 1 RADHANATH BANERJEE LANE P.O. BALLY DIST. HOWRAH . ,HAORA ,WEST BENGAL… in HOWRAH, WEST BENGAL. 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.