IFSC Code of Union Bank of India, Chelachuvadu Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Union Bank of India's CHELACHUVADU branch in CHELACHUVADU, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code UBIN0542318 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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, UBIN0542318 is the IFSC of Union Bank of India's CHELACHUVADU branch. The format is fixed: UBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 542318 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Union Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Chelachuvadu branch — IFSC UBIN0542318 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chelachuvadu, Kerala.

About the Chelachuvadu branch

The Chelachuvadu branch of Union Bank of India is situated at AT & POST CHELACHUVADU,DIST. IDUKKI, KERALA,PIN - 685 602.. 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 UBIN0542318 is used.

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 CHELACHUVADU branch came to be assigned the code UBIN0542318.

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 UBIN0542318, money simply cannot be routed to the CHELACHUVADU branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC UBIN0542318

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 UBIN0542318 across all three.

NEFT to Union Bank of India, CHELACHUVADU using IFSC UBIN0542318

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 UBIN0542318, and confirm that the system picks up Union Bank of India – CHELACHUVADU. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to CHELACHUVADU

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Union Bank of India's CHELACHUVADU branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UBIN0542318 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Union Bank of India CHELACHUVADU (IFSC UBIN0542318)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UBIN0542318 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHELACHUVADU branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Chelachuvadu

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 UBIN0542318:

• 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 CHELACHUVADU is still linked to IFSC UBIN0542318.

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 UBIN0542318

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 – CHELACHUVADU is still mapped to IFSC UBIN0542318. 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 UBIN0542318 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Chelachuvadu branch is mapped to IFSC UBIN0542318 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 UBIN0542318.

Banking services available

The Chelachuvadu branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 237329.

• 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 UBIN0542318

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Union Bank of India carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC UBIN0542318 and the account number together uniquely identify the Chelachuvadu 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 Chelachuvadu 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 UBIN0542318 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 Union Bank of India – CHELACHUVADU:

• The IFSC is exactly UBIN0542318 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Union Bank of India as the bank name and CHELACHUVADU 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.

How to reach the Chelachuvadu branch

The branch is located at AT & POST CHELACHUVADU,DIST. IDUKKI, KERALA,PIN - 685 602., which puts it inside Chelachuvadu, the broader Idukki district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Union Bank of India Chelachuvadu branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UBIN0542318 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 237329 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 UBIN0542318 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC UBIN0542318 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 UBIN0542318 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 237329.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 Chelachuvadu branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UBIN0542318, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UBIN0542318 belongs to Union Bank of India's CHELACHUVADU branch, located at AT & POST CHELACHUVADU,DIST. IDUKKI, KERALA,PIN - 685 602. in CHELACHUVADU, KERALA. 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.