IFSC Code of UCO Bank, Theog Branch, Himachal Pradesh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for UCO Bank, THEOG branch in THEOG. The 11-digit IFSC UCBA0001329 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 THEOG 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 – THEOG is UCBA0001329. The first four letters UCBA are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 001329 map to this branch in THEOG, HIMACHAL PRADESH.

Branch details at a glance

About UCO Bank

UCO Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Theog branch in Theog. 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, UCBA0001329.

About the Theog branch

The Theog branch of UCO Bank is situated at VPO THEOG TEH. THEOG DISTT. SHIMLA ,SHIMLA ,HIMACHAL PRADESH PIN 171201. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code UCBA0001329 is used.

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 THEOG of UCO Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UCBA0001329 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 UCBA0001329 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC UCBA0001329

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 UCBA0001329 across all three.

How to use IFSC UCBA0001329 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to UCO Bank's THEOG 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 UCBA0001329.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as UCO Bank and the branch as THEOG.
5. 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 THEOG

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at UCO Bank's THEOG branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UCBA0001329 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 – THEOG, use IMPS. With IFSC UCBA0001329 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 UCBA0001329 for UCO Bank – THEOG, 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 Theog 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 UCBA0001329

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 – THEOG is still mapped to IFSC UCBA0001329. 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 UCBA0001329 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Theog branch

Once you have an account at UCO Bank – THEOG, the IFSC UCBA0001329 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 Theog branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 177-238232.

• 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 UCBA0001329

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 UCBA0001329 and the account number together uniquely identify the Theog branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Theog 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 UCBA0001329 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.

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 – THEOG:

• The IFSC is exactly UCBA0001329 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 THEOG 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.

Reaching the branch

The Theog branch sits at VPO THEOG TEH. THEOG DISTT. SHIMLA ,SHIMLA ,HIMACHAL PRADESH PIN 171201. If you are travelling from outside Theog, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 177-238232 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 UCBA0001329 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC UCBA0001329 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 UCBA0001329 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 177-238232.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Theog 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 UCBA0001329 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: UCBA0001329 is the IFSC code of UCO Bank, THEOG branch, in THEOG, 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.