IFSC Code of Union Bank of India, Kathivakkam ,Ennore Branch, Tamil Nadu

Below are the complete branch details for Union Bank of India, KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE branch, located in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UBIN0533289. 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 UBIN0533289 for Union Bank of India – KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE — 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 Union Bank of India – KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE is UBIN0533289. The first four letters UBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 533289 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Union Bank of India serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Kathivakkam ,Ennore branch in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UBIN0533289 for all electronic settlement.

Kathivakkam ,Ennore branch overview

Located at KATHIVAKKAM MUNICIPAL COMPLEXSHOP NO 44 ENNORE, the Kathivakkam ,Ennore branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC UBIN0533289 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE branch came to be assigned the code UBIN0533289.

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 UBIN0533289, money simply cannot be routed to the KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC UBIN0533289

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 UBIN0533289 across all three.

How to use IFSC UBIN0533289 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Union Bank of India's KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE 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 UBIN0533289.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Union Bank of India and the branch as KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE.
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 KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Union Bank of India's KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UBIN0533289 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Union Bank of India KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE (IFSC UBIN0533289)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UBIN0533289 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kathivakkam ,Ennore

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 UBIN0533289:

• 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 KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE is still linked to IFSC UBIN0533289.

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 UBIN0533289

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 – KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE is still mapped to IFSC UBIN0533289. 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 UBIN0533289 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Kathivakkam ,Ennore branch

Once you have an account at Union Bank of India – KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE, the IFSC UBIN0533289 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 Kathivakkam ,Ennore 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 UBIN0533289

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kathivakkam ,Ennore branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UBIN0533289 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC UBIN0533289

Union Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE 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 UBIN0533289 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.

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 – KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE:

• The IFSC is exactly UBIN0533289 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 KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE 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 Kathivakkam ,Ennore branch

The branch is located at KATHIVAKKAM MUNICIPAL COMPLEXSHOP NO 44 ENNORE, which puts it inside Chennai, the broader Chennai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Union Bank of India Kathivakkam ,Ennore branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UBIN0533289 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 UBIN0533289 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC UBIN0533289 for Union Bank of India – KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE, 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 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 Kathivakkam ,Ennore branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UBIN0533289, however, work 24x7.

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Summary

The IFSC code UBIN0533289 belongs to Union Bank of India's KATHIVAKKAM ,ENNORE branch, located at KATHIVAKKAM MUNICIPAL COMPLEXSHOP NO 44 ENNORE in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. 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.