IFSC Code of UCO Bank, Oraiyur Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to UCO Bank's ORAIYUR branch in ORAIYUR TN, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code UCBA0001590 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 – ORAIYUR is UCBA0001590. The first four letters UCBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001590 map to this branch in ORAIYUR TN, TAMIL NADU.

About UCO Bank

UCO Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Oraiyur branch in Oraiyur Tn. 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, UCBA0001590.

Oraiyur branch overview

Located at 412 A MAIN ROAD, ORAIYUR VILLEGE AND POST, PANRUTI TALUK, CUDDALORE DIST. ,CUDDALORE ,TAMIL NADU PIN 607108, the Oraiyur branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UCBA0001590 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 ORAIYUR of UCO Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UCBA0001590 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 UCBA0001590 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 UCBA0001590 and the account number together uniquely identify the Oraiyur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0001590

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 UCBA0001590 across all three.

NEFT to UCO Bank, ORAIYUR using IFSC UCBA0001590

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 UCBA0001590, and confirm that the system picks up UCO Bank – ORAIYUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to ORAIYUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at UCO Bank's ORAIYUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UCBA0001590 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to UCO Bank ORAIYUR (IFSC UCBA0001590)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UCBA0001590 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ORAIYUR branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC UCBA0001590 for UCO Bank – ORAIYUR, 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 Oraiyur 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 UCBA0001590

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 – ORAIYUR is still mapped to IFSC UCBA0001590. 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 UCBA0001590 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Oraiyur branch is mapped to IFSC UCBA0001590 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 UCBA0001590.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Oraiyur 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 UCBA0001590

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Oraiyur 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 UCBA0001590 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.

How to reach the Oraiyur branch

The branch is located at 412 A MAIN ROAD, ORAIYUR VILLEGE AND POST, PANRUTI TALUK, CUDDALORE DIST. ,CUDDALORE ,TAMIL NADU PIN 607108, which puts it inside Oraiyur Tn, the broader Oraiyur Tn district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “UCO Bank Oraiyur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UCBA0001590 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 4142-248208 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 UCBA0001590 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 – ORAIYUR:

• The IFSC is exactly UCBA0001590 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 ORAIYUR 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 Oraiyur 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 UCBA0001590 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC UCBA0001590 for UCO Bank – ORAIYUR, 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UCBA0001590 belongs to UCO Bank's ORAIYUR branch, located at 412 A MAIN ROAD, ORAIYUR VILLEGE AND POST, PANRUTI TALUK, CUDDALORE DIST. … in ORAIYUR TN, TAMIL NADU. 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.