IFSC Code of UCO Bank, Ntpc Stp Branch, Bihar

Below are the complete branch details for UCO Bank, NTPC STP branch, located in KAHALGAIAN, BIHAR. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UCBA0002286. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case UCBA0002286 for UCO Bank – NTPC STP — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – NTPC STP is UCBA0002286. The first four letters UCBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 002286 map to this branch in KAHALGAIAN, BIHAR.

Bank profile

UCO Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Ntpc Stp branch — IFSC UCBA0002286 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kahalgaian, Bihar.

About the Ntpc Stp branch

The Ntpc Stp branch of UCO Bank is situated at SHOPPING COMPLEX PTS NTPC KAHALGAON BHAGALPUR ,BHAGALPUR ,BIHAR PIN 813214. 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 UCBA0002286 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 NTPC STP of UCO Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UCBA0002286 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 UCBA0002286 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Ntpc Stp branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UCBA0002286 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0002286

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 UCBA0002286 across all three.

NEFT to UCO Bank, NTPC STP using IFSC UCBA0002286

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 UCBA0002286, and confirm that the system picks up UCO Bank – NTPC STP. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to NTPC STP

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at UCO Bank's NTPC STP branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UCBA0002286 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to UCO Bank NTPC STP (IFSC UCBA0002286)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UCBA0002286 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the NTPC STP branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Ntpc Stp

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 UCBA0002286:

• 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 NTPC STP is still linked to IFSC UCBA0002286.

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 UCBA0002286

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 – NTPC STP is still mapped to IFSC UCBA0002286. 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 UCBA0002286 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Ntpc Stp branch is mapped to IFSC UCBA0002286 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 UCBA0002286.

Banking services available

The Ntpc Stp branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9430556587.

• 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 UCBA0002286

Online banking and IFSC UCBA0002286

UCO Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the NTPC STP 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 UCBA0002286 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.

How to reach the Ntpc Stp branch

The branch is located at SHOPPING COMPLEX PTS NTPC KAHALGAON BHAGALPUR ,BHAGALPUR ,BIHAR PIN 813214, which puts it inside Kahalgaian, 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 Ntpc Stp branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UCBA0002286 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9430556587 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 UCBA0002286 and your account number.

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 – NTPC STP:

• The IFSC is exactly UCBA0002286 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 NTPC STP 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Ntpc Stp 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 UCBA0002286 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC UCBA0002286 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 UCBA0002286 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-9430556587.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: UCBA0002286 is the IFSC code of UCO Bank, NTPC STP branch, in KAHALGAIAN, BIHAR. 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.