IFSC Code of UCO Bank, Rourkela Bazar Sambalpur Branch, Odisha

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for UCO Bank, ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR branch in ROURKELA. The 11-digit IFSC UCBA0000144 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 ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR 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.

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 – ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR is UCBA0000144. The first four letters UCBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 000144 map to this branch in ROURKELA, ODISHA.

About the bank

UCO Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Rourkela Bazar Sambalpur branch in Rourkela, Odisha is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UCBA0000144 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

Rourkela Bazar Sambalpur branch overview

Located at 1ST FLOOR,SUBHADRA MARKET COMPLEX,OPP OLD TAXI STAND, BISRA ROAD ROURKELA ,SUNDARGARH ,ODISHA PIN 769001, the Rourkela Bazar Sambalpur branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UCBA0000144 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 ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR branch came to be assigned the code UCBA0000144.

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 UCBA0000144, money simply cannot be routed to the ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Rourkela Bazar Sambalpur branch

Once you have an account at UCO Bank – ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR, the IFSC UCBA0000144 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 Rourkela Bazar Sambalpur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 6622-2510151.

• 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 UCBA0000144

How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0000144

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 UCBA0000144 across all three.

NEFT to UCO Bank, ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR using IFSC UCBA0000144

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 UCBA0000144, and confirm that the system picks up UCO Bank – ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC UCBA0000144

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 – ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UCBA0000144 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to UCO Bank ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR (IFSC UCBA0000144)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UCBA0000144 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC UCBA0000144 for UCO Bank – ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR, 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 Rourkela Bazar Sambalpur 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 ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR branch, the IFSC UCBA0000144 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.

Online banking and IFSC UCBA0000144

UCO Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR 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 UCBA0000144 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 UCBA0000144 and the account number together uniquely identify the Rourkela Bazar Sambalpur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UCBA0000144

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 – ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR, 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: UCBA0000144.
• 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 Rourkela Bazar Sambalpur branch sits at 1ST FLOOR,SUBHADRA MARKET COMPLEX,OPP OLD TAXI STAND, BISRA ROAD ROURKELA ,SUNDARGARH ,ODISHA PIN 769001. If you are travelling from outside Rourkela, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 6622-2510151 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 UCBA0000144 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC UCBA0000144 for UCO Bank – ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR, 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 Rourkela Bazar Sambalpur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UCBA0000144, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UCBA0000144 belongs to UCO Bank's ROURKELA BAZAR SAMBALPUR branch, located at 1ST FLOOR,SUBHADRA MARKET COMPLEX,OPP OLD TAXI STAND, BISRA ROAD ROURKELA… in ROURKELA, ODISHA. 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.