IFSC Code of UCO Bank, Lakhipur Branch, Assam

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for UCO Bank, LAKHIPUR branch in LAKHIPUR. The 11-digit IFSC UCBA0000660 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 LAKHIPUR 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 LAKHIPUR branch, the IFSC UCBA0000660 breaks down as follows: UCBA identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000660 identifies this particular branch.

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 Lakhipur branch — IFSC UCBA0000660 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Lakhipur, Assam.

About this branch

The branch is located at UCO BANK, LAKHIPUR P.O P.S. LAKHIPUR, GOALPARA DISTT, ASSAM UCO.LAKHP0660 GMAIL.COM ,GOALPARA ,ASSAM PIN 783129. It serves the Lakhipur region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of UCO Bank. The IFSC UCBA0000660 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 LAKHIPUR of UCO Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UCBA0000660 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 UCBA0000660 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 UCBA0000660

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 UCBA0000660 across all three.

How to use IFSC UCBA0000660 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to UCO Bank's LAKHIPUR 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 UCBA0000660.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as UCO Bank and the branch as LAKHIPUR.
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 LAKHIPUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at UCO Bank's LAKHIPUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UCBA0000660 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 – LAKHIPUR, use IMPS. With IFSC UCBA0000660 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 UCBA0000660 for UCO Bank – LAKHIPUR, 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 Lakhipur 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.

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 LAKHIPUR branch, the IFSC UCBA0000660 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 Lakhipur branch

Once you have an account at UCO Bank – LAKHIPUR, the IFSC UCBA0000660 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Lakhipur 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 UCBA0000660

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 UCBA0000660 and the account number together uniquely identify the Lakhipur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC UCBA0000660

UCO Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the LAKHIPUR 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 UCBA0000660 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 UCBA0000660

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 – LAKHIPUR, 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: UCBA0000660.
• 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 Lakhipur branch sits at UCO BANK, LAKHIPUR P.O P.S. LAKHIPUR, GOALPARA DISTT, ASSAM UCO.LAKHP0660 GMAIL.COM ,GOALPARA ,ASSAM PIN 783129. If you are travelling from outside Lakhipur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 3663-283824 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 UCBA0000660 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC UCBA0000660 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 UCBA0000660 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 3663-283824.
• 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 Lakhipur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UCBA0000660, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UCBA0000660 belongs to UCO Bank's LAKHIPUR branch, located at UCO BANK, LAKHIPUR P.O P.S. LAKHIPUR, GOALPARA DISTT, ASSAM UCO.LAKHP0660… in LAKHIPUR, ASSAM. 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.