IFSC Code of UCO Bank, Meenangady Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to UCO Bank's MEENANGADY branch in MANANTHAVADY, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code UCBA0003131 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.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, UCBA0003131 is the IFSC of UCO Bank's MEENANGADY branch. The format is fixed: UCBA = bank code, 0 = reserved, 003131 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

UCO Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Meenangady branch — IFSC UCBA0003131 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Mananthavady, Kerala.

Branch details at a glance

Meenangady branch overview

Located at V C TOWER GROUND FLOOR MANANTHAVADY ROAD MEENANGADI WAYANAD DIST ,WAYANAD ,KERALA PIN 673591, the Meenangady branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UCBA0003131 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 MEENANGADY branch came to be assigned the code UCBA0003131.

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 UCBA0003131, money simply cannot be routed to the MEENANGADY branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Meenangady branch

Once you have an account at UCO Bank – MEENANGADY, the IFSC UCBA0003131 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 Meenangady branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 484-2883138.

• 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 UCBA0003131

How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0003131

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 UCBA0003131 across all three.

NEFT to UCO Bank, MEENANGADY using IFSC UCBA0003131

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 UCBA0003131, and confirm that the system picks up UCO Bank – MEENANGADY. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to MEENANGADY

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at UCO Bank's MEENANGADY branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UCBA0003131 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to UCO Bank MEENANGADY (IFSC UCBA0003131)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UCBA0003131 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MEENANGADY branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Meenangady

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 UCBA0003131:

• 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 MEENANGADY is still linked to IFSC UCBA0003131.

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 UCBA0003131

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 – MEENANGADY is still mapped to IFSC UCBA0003131. 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 UCBA0003131 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC UCBA0003131

UCO Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MEENANGADY 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 UCBA0003131 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 UCBA0003131 and the account number together uniquely identify the Meenangady 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 – MEENANGADY:

• The IFSC is exactly UCBA0003131 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 MEENANGADY 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 Meenangady branch

The branch is located at V C TOWER GROUND FLOOR MANANTHAVADY ROAD MEENANGADI WAYANAD DIST ,WAYANAD ,KERALA PIN 673591, which puts it inside Mananthavady, the broader Wayanad district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “UCO Bank Meenangady branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UCBA0003131 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 484-2883138 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 UCBA0003131 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC UCBA0003131 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 UCBA0003131 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 484-2883138.
• 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 Meenangady branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UCBA0003131, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: UCBA0003131 is the IFSC code of UCO Bank, MEENANGADY branch, in MANANTHAVADY, KERALA. 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.