IFSC Code of Union Bank of India, Lawrence Road - Amritsar Branch, Punjab

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Union Bank of India, LAWRENCE ROAD - AMRITSAR branch in AMRITSAR, PUNJAB, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is UBIN0545317. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the LAWRENCE ROAD - AMRITSAR branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC UBIN0545317 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Union Bank of India's LAWRENCE ROAD - AMRITSAR branch, the IFSC UBIN0545317 breaks down as follows: UBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 545317 identifies this particular branch.

About Union Bank of India

Union Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Lawrence Road - Amritsar branch in Amritsar. 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, UBIN0545317.

About the Lawrence Road - Amritsar branch

The Lawrence Road - Amritsar branch of Union Bank of India is situated at 14, LAWRENCE ROAD,DIST. AMRITSAR, PUNJAB,PIN - 143 001.. 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 UBIN0545317 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 Union Bank of India's LAWRENCE ROAD - AMRITSAR branch came to be assigned the code UBIN0545317.

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 UBIN0545317, money simply cannot be routed to the LAWRENCE ROAD - AMRITSAR branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Lawrence Road - Amritsar branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UBIN0545317 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 UBIN0545317

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 UBIN0545317 across all three.

NEFT to Union Bank of India, LAWRENCE ROAD - AMRITSAR using IFSC UBIN0545317

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 UBIN0545317, and confirm that the system picks up Union Bank of India – LAWRENCE ROAD - AMRITSAR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC UBIN0545317

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 Union Bank of India – LAWRENCE ROAD - AMRITSAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UBIN0545317 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Union Bank of India LAWRENCE ROAD - AMRITSAR (IFSC UBIN0545317)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UBIN0545317 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the LAWRENCE ROAD - AMRITSAR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Lawrence Road - Amritsar

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 UBIN0545317:

• 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 LAWRENCE ROAD - AMRITSAR is still linked to IFSC UBIN0545317.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC UBIN0545317

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 Union Bank of India – LAWRENCE ROAD - AMRITSAR is still mapped to IFSC UBIN0545317. 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 UBIN0545317 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Lawrence Road - Amritsar branch is mapped to IFSC UBIN0545317 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Union Bank of India, 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 UBIN0545317.

Banking services available

The Lawrence Road - Amritsar branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.

• 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 UBIN0545317

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Lawrence Road - Amritsar 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 UBIN0545317 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 Lawrence Road - Amritsar branch

The branch is located at 14, LAWRENCE ROAD,DIST. AMRITSAR, PUNJAB,PIN - 143 001., which puts it inside Amritsar, the broader Amritsar district, and the state of Punjab. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Union Bank of India Lawrence Road - Amritsar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UBIN0545317 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 UBIN0545317 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UBIN0545317

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 Union Bank of India – LAWRENCE ROAD - AMRITSAR, 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: UBIN0545317.
• 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Lawrence Road - Amritsar 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 UBIN0545317 continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC UBIN0545317 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 UBIN0545317 by:

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

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UBIN0545317 belongs to Union Bank of India's LAWRENCE ROAD - AMRITSAR branch, located at 14, LAWRENCE ROAD,DIST. AMRITSAR, PUNJAB,PIN - 143 001. in AMRITSAR, PUNJAB. 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.