IFSC Code of UCO Bank, Sambalpur Main Branch, Odisha

Below are the complete branch details for UCO Bank, SAMBALPUR MAIN branch, located in SAMBALPUR, ODISHA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UCBA0000122. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case UCBA0000122 for UCO Bank – SAMBALPUR MAIN — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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, UCBA0000122 is the IFSC of UCO Bank's SAMBALPUR MAIN branch. The format is fixed: UCBA = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000122 = branch identifier.

About the bank

UCO Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Sambalpur Main branch in Sambalpur, Odisha is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UCBA0000122 for all electronic settlement.

Sambalpur Main branch overview

Located at NATRAJ BUILDING GAITY ROAD, SAMBALPUR ,SAMBALPUR ,ODISHA PIN 768001, the Sambalpur Main branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UCBA0000122 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 SAMBALPUR MAIN of UCO Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UCBA0000122 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 UCBA0000122 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 UCBA0000122 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sambalpur Main branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0000122

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 UCBA0000122 across all three.

How to use IFSC UCBA0000122 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to UCO Bank's SAMBALPUR MAIN 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 UCBA0000122.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as UCO Bank and the branch as SAMBALPUR MAIN.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC UCBA0000122

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 – SAMBALPUR MAIN, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UCBA0000122 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to UCO Bank SAMBALPUR MAIN (IFSC UCBA0000122)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UCBA0000122 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SAMBALPUR MAIN branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Sambalpur Main

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 UCBA0000122:

• 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 SAMBALPUR MAIN is still linked to IFSC UCBA0000122.

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.

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 SAMBALPUR MAIN branch, the IFSC UCBA0000122 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Sambalpur Main branch is mapped to IFSC UCBA0000122 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 UCBA0000122.

Banking services available

The Sambalpur Main branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 663-2520277.

• 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 UCBA0000122

Online banking and IFSC UCBA0000122

UCO Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SAMBALPUR MAIN 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 UCBA0000122 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.

Reaching the branch

The Sambalpur Main branch sits at NATRAJ BUILDING GAITY ROAD, SAMBALPUR ,SAMBALPUR ,ODISHA PIN 768001. If you are travelling from outside Sambalpur, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 663-2520277 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 UCBA0000122 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UCBA0000122

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 – SAMBALPUR MAIN, 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: UCBA0000122.
• 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.

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 Sambalpur Main branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UCBA0000122, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC UCBA0000122 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 UCBA0000122 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 663-2520277.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: UCBA0000122 is the IFSC code of UCO Bank, SAMBALPUR MAIN branch, in SAMBALPUR, ODISHA. 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.