Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to UCO Bank's DARED GIDC JAMNAGAR branch in JAMNAGAR, GUJARAT. The branch's IFSC code UCBA0003394 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.
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 – DARED GIDC JAMNAGAR is UCBA0003394. The first four letters UCBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 003394 map to this branch in JAMNAGAR, GUJARAT.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | UCO Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Dared Gidc Jamnagar |
| IFSC Code | UCBA0003394 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | DARED, R K COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, PLOT NO 4041, GIDC-3, DARED, JAMNAGAR, GUJARAT - 361006 |
| City | Jamnagar |
| District | Jamnagar |
| State | Gujarat |
| STD Code | 79 |
| Phone | 40176916 |
About UCO Bank
UCO Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Dared Gidc Jamnagar branch in Jamnagar. 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, UCBA0003394.
About the Dared Gidc Jamnagar branch
The Dared Gidc Jamnagar branch of UCO Bank is situated at DARED, R K COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, PLOT NO 4041, GIDC-3, DARED, JAMNAGAR, GUJARAT - 361006. 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 UCBA0003394 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 DARED GIDC JAMNAGAR of UCO Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UCBA0003394 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 UCBA0003394 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 UCBA0003394
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 UCBA0003394 across all three.
How to use IFSC UCBA0003394 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to UCO Bank's DARED GIDC JAMNAGAR 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 UCBA0003394.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as UCO Bank and the branch as DARED GIDC JAMNAGAR.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC UCBA0003394
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 – DARED GIDC JAMNAGAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UCBA0003394 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to UCO Bank DARED GIDC JAMNAGAR (IFSC UCBA0003394)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UCBA0003394 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the DARED GIDC JAMNAGAR branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Dared Gidc Jamnagar
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 UCBA0003394:
- 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 DARED GIDC JAMNAGAR is still linked to IFSC UCBA0003394.
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 UCBA0003394
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 – DARED GIDC JAMNAGAR is still mapped to IFSC UCBA0003394. 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 UCBA0003394 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Dared Gidc Jamnagar branch is mapped to IFSC UCBA0003394 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 UCBA0003394.
Banking services available
The Dared Gidc Jamnagar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 79-40176916.
- 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 UCBA0003394
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 UCBA0003394 and the account number together uniquely identify the Dared Gidc Jamnagar 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 Dared Gidc Jamnagar 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 UCBA0003394 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.
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 – DARED GIDC JAMNAGAR:
- The IFSC is exactly UCBA0003394 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 DARED GIDC JAMNAGAR 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 Dared Gidc Jamnagar branch
The branch is located at DARED, R K COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, PLOT NO 4041, GIDC-3, DARED, JAMNAGAR, GUJARAT - 361006, which puts it inside Jamnagar, the broader Jamnagar district, and the state of Gujarat. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “UCO Bank Dared Gidc Jamnagar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UCBA0003394 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 79-40176916 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 UCBA0003394 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC UCBA0003394 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 UCBA0003394 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 79-40176916.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Dared Gidc Jamnagar 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 UCBA0003394 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
UCO BankDared Gidc Jamnagar Branch
DARED, R K COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, PLOT NO 4041, GIDC-3, DARED, JAMNAGAR, GUJARAT - 361006
Jamnagar, Gujarat
Phone: 79-40176916
IFSC: UCBA0003394
Frequently asked questions
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using UCBA0003394 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to UCO Bank – Dared Gidc Jamnagar reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC UCBA0003394 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC UCBA0003394 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Where is UCO Bank Dared Gidc Jamnagar branch located?
UCO Bank's Dared Gidc Jamnagar branch is located at DARED, R K COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, PLOT NO 4041, GIDC-3, DARED, JAMNAGAR, GUJARAT - 361006, Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Does UCO Bank Dared Gidc Jamnagar branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 79-40176916 to confirm.
What is the IFSC code of UCO Bank Dared Gidc Jamnagar branch?
The IFSC code of UCO Bank, Dared Gidc Jamnagar branch is UCBA0003394. 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 Dared Gidc Jamnagar branch but serve different purposes.
Summary
The IFSC code UCBA0003394 belongs to UCO Bank's DARED GIDC JAMNAGAR branch, located at DARED, R K COMMERCIAL COMPLEX, PLOT NO 4041, GIDC-3, DARED, JAMNAGAR, GUJARAT… in JAMNAGAR, GUJARAT. 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.


