Below are the complete branch details for UCO Bank, ARMY TRAINING COMMAND SHIMLA branch, located in SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UCBA0001832. 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 UCBA0001832 for UCO Bank – ARMY TRAINING COMMAND SHIMLA — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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 – ARMY TRAINING COMMAND SHIMLA is UCBA0001832. The first four letters UCBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001832 map to this branch in SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH.
Bank profile
UCO Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Army Training Command Shimla branch — IFSC UCBA0001832 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Army Training Command Shimla branch overview
Located at ARMY TRAINING COMMAND AREA SHIMLA P.O SHIMLA ,SHIMLA ,HIMACHAL PRADESH PIN 171003, the Army Training Command Shimla branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UCBA0001832 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | UCO Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Army Training Command Shimla |
| IFSC Code | UCBA0001832 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | ARMY TRAINING COMMAND AREA SHIMLA P.O SHIMLA ,SHIMLA ,HIMACHAL PRADESH PIN 171003 |
| City | Shimla |
| District | Shimla |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| STD Code | 177 |
| Phone | 2652567 |
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 ARMY TRAINING COMMAND SHIMLA of UCO Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UCBA0001832 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 UCBA0001832 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Army Training Command Shimla branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UCBA0001832 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0001832
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 UCBA0001832 across all three.
How to use IFSC UCBA0001832 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to UCO Bank's ARMY TRAINING COMMAND SHIMLA 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC UCBA0001832.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as UCO Bank and the branch as ARMY TRAINING COMMAND SHIMLA.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to ARMY TRAINING COMMAND SHIMLA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at UCO Bank's ARMY TRAINING COMMAND SHIMLA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UCBA0001832 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to UCO Bank – ARMY TRAINING COMMAND SHIMLA, use IMPS. With IFSC UCBA0001832 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Army Training Command Shimla
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 UCBA0001832:
- 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 ARMY TRAINING COMMAND SHIMLA is still linked to IFSC UCBA0001832.
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 ARMY TRAINING COMMAND SHIMLA branch, the IFSC UCBA0001832 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 Army Training Command Shimla branch is mapped to IFSC UCBA0001832 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 UCBA0001832.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Army Training Command Shimla 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 UCBA0001832
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Army Training Command Shimla 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 UCBA0001832 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 Army Training Command Shimla branch
The branch is located at ARMY TRAINING COMMAND AREA SHIMLA P.O SHIMLA ,SHIMLA ,HIMACHAL PRADESH PIN 171003, which puts it inside Shimla, the broader Shimla district, and the state of Himachal Pradesh. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “UCO Bank Army Training Command Shimla branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UCBA0001832 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 177-2652567 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 UCBA0001832 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 – ARMY TRAINING COMMAND SHIMLA:
- The IFSC is exactly UCBA0001832 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 ARMY TRAINING COMMAND SHIMLA 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 Army Training Command Shimla 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 UCBA0001832 continue to work without interruption.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC UCBA0001832 for UCO Bank – ARMY TRAINING COMMAND SHIMLA, 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
UCO BankArmy Training Command Shimla Branch
ARMY TRAINING COMMAND AREA SHIMLA P.O SHIMLA ,SHIMLA ,HIMACHAL PRADESH PIN 171003
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Phone: 177-2652567
IFSC: UCBA0001832
Frequently asked questions
How do I add UCO Bank Army Training Command Shimla as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC UCBA0001832, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Army Training Command Shimla branch but serve different purposes.
Does UCO Bank Army Training Command Shimla branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 177-2652567 to confirm.
Is IFSC UCBA0001832 the same for all accounts at Army Training Command Shimla branch?
Yes. The IFSC UCBA0001832 is shared by every account held at UCO Bank's Army Training Command Shimla branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the IFSC code of UCO Bank Army Training Command Shimla branch?
The IFSC code of UCO Bank, Army Training Command Shimla branch is UCBA0001832. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Can I use IFSC UCBA0001832 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC UCBA0001832 to send funds instantly.
What is the phone number of UCO Bank Army Training Command Shimla branch?
You can reach the branch at 177-2652567 during regular banking hours.
Is IFSC UCBA0001832 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC UCBA0001832 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Final notes
To recap: UCBA0001832 is the IFSC code of UCO Bank, ARMY TRAINING COMMAND SHIMLA branch, in SHIMLA, HIMACHAL PRADESH. 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.


