IFSC Code of UCO Bank, Jullundur Contonment Branch, Punjab

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for UCO Bank, JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT branch in JALANDHAR. The 11-digit IFSC UCBA0000971 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 JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT 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.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For UCO Bank's JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT branch, the IFSC UCBA0000971 breaks down as follows: UCBA identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000971 identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

UCO Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Jullundur Contonment branch in Jalandhar, Punjab is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UCBA0000971 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About the Jullundur Contonment branch

The Jullundur Contonment branch of UCO Bank is situated at HARDAYAL ROAD JALANDHAR CANTT , JALANDHAR ,PUNJAB PIN 144005. 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 UCBA0000971 is used.

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 JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT branch came to be assigned the code UCBA0000971.

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 UCBA0000971, money simply cannot be routed to the JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Jullundur Contonment branch

Once you have an account at UCO Bank – JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT, the IFSC UCBA0000971 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 Jullundur Contonment branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 181-2260303.

• 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 UCBA0000971

How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0000971

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 UCBA0000971 across all three.

NEFT to UCO Bank, JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT using IFSC UCBA0000971

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC UCBA0000971, and confirm that the system picks up UCO Bank – JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at UCO Bank's JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UCBA0000971 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 – JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT, use IMPS. With IFSC UCBA0000971 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC UCBA0000971 for UCO Bank – JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT, 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Jullundur Contonment 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 UCBA0000971

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 – JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT is still mapped to IFSC UCBA0000971. 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 UCBA0000971 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC UCBA0000971

UCO Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT 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 UCBA0000971 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.

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 UCBA0000971 and the account number together uniquely identify the Jullundur Contonment branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to UCO Bank – JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT:

• The IFSC is exactly UCBA0000971 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills UCO Bank as the bank name and JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

How to reach the Jullundur Contonment branch

The branch is located at HARDAYAL ROAD JALANDHAR CANTT , JALANDHAR ,PUNJAB PIN 144005, which puts it inside Jalandhar, the broader Jalandhar district, and the state of Punjab. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “UCO Bank Jullundur Contonment branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UCBA0000971 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 181-2260303 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 UCBA0000971 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC UCBA0000971 for UCO Bank – JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT, 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 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 Jullundur Contonment branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UCBA0000971, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: UCBA0000971 is the IFSC code of UCO Bank, JULLUNDUR CONTONMENT branch, in JALANDHAR, PUNJAB. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.