IFSC Code of UCO Bank, Ahamadabad Branch, Uttar Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to UCO Bank's AHAMADABAD branch in NAWABGANJ, UTTAR PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code UCBA0002857 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, UCBA0002857 is the IFSC of UCO Bank's AHAMADABAD branch. The format is fixed: UCBA = bank code, 0 = reserved, 002857 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

UCO Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Ahamadabad branch in Nawabganj, Uttar Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UCBA0002857 for all electronic settlement.

Ahamadabad branch overview

Located at VILL AND PO AHMADABAD, TEH NAWABGANJ, NEAR DIBNAPUR HALT RAILWAY STATION, BAREILLY ,BAREILLY ,UTTAR PRADESH PIN 243407, the Ahamadabad branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UCBA0002857 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 AHAMADABAD branch came to be assigned the code UCBA0002857.

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 UCBA0002857, money simply cannot be routed to the AHAMADABAD branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0002857

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 UCBA0002857 across all three.

NEFT to UCO Bank, AHAMADABAD using IFSC UCBA0002857

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 UCBA0002857, and confirm that the system picks up UCO Bank – AHAMADABAD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC UCBA0002857

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 – AHAMADABAD, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UCBA0002857 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to UCO Bank – AHAMADABAD, use IMPS. With IFSC UCBA0002857 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 UCBA0002857 for UCO Bank – AHAMADABAD, 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 Ahamadabad 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 UCBA0002857

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 – AHAMADABAD is still mapped to IFSC UCBA0002857. 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 UCBA0002857 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Ahamadabad branch

Once you have an account at UCO Bank – AHAMADABAD, the IFSC UCBA0002857 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 Ahamadabad 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 UCBA0002857

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Ahamadabad branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UCBA0002857 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC UCBA0002857

UCO Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the AHAMADABAD 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 UCBA0002857 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.

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 – AHAMADABAD:

• The IFSC is exactly UCBA0002857 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 AHAMADABAD 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 Ahamadabad branch

The branch is located at VILL AND PO AHMADABAD, TEH NAWABGANJ, NEAR DIBNAPUR HALT RAILWAY STATION, BAREILLY ,BAREILLY ,UTTAR PRADESH PIN 243407, which puts it inside Nawabganj, the broader Bareilly district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “UCO Bank Ahamadabad branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UCBA0002857 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 581-2626365 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 UCBA0002857 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC UCBA0002857 for UCO Bank – AHAMADABAD, 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 Ahamadabad branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UCBA0002857, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UCBA0002857 belongs to UCO Bank's AHAMADABAD branch, located at VILL AND PO AHMADABAD, TEH NAWABGANJ, NEAR DIBNAPUR HALT RAILWAY STATION,… in NAWABGANJ, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.