IFSC Code of Union Bank of India, Kilpauk Branch Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Union Bank of India's KILPAUK BRANCH branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code UBIN0816167 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, UBIN0816167 is the IFSC of Union Bank of India's KILPAUK BRANCH branch. The format is fixed: UBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 816167 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Union Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kilpauk Branch branch — IFSC UBIN0816167 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at NO 2/75,NEW AVADI ROAD,KILPAUKCHENNAI. It serves the Chennai region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Union Bank of India. The IFSC UBIN0816167 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 KILPAUK BRANCH branch came to be assigned the code UBIN0816167.

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 UBIN0816167, money simply cannot be routed to the KILPAUK BRANCH branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Kilpauk Branch branch

Once you have an account at Union Bank of India – KILPAUK BRANCH, the IFSC UBIN0816167 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.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Kilpauk Branch branch can access most of Union Bank of India'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 UBIN0816167

How to transfer money using IFSC UBIN0816167

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 UBIN0816167 across all three.

How to use IFSC UBIN0816167 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Union Bank of India's KILPAUK BRANCH 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 UBIN0816167.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Union Bank of India and the branch as KILPAUK BRANCH.
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 KILPAUK BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Union Bank of India's KILPAUK BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UBIN0816167 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Union Bank of India – KILPAUK BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC UBIN0816167 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 UBIN0816167 for Union Bank of India – KILPAUK BRANCH, 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 Kilpauk Branch 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 UBIN0816167

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 – KILPAUK BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC UBIN0816167. 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 UBIN0816167 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC UBIN0816167

Union Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KILPAUK BRANCH 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 UBIN0816167 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Kilpauk Branch branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UBIN0816167 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UBIN0816167

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 – KILPAUK BRANCH, 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: UBIN0816167.
• 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.

How to reach the Kilpauk Branch branch

The branch is located at NO 2/75,NEW AVADI ROAD,KILPAUKCHENNAI, 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 Kilpauk Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UBIN0816167 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 4426601779 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 UBIN0816167 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC UBIN0816167 for Union Bank of India – KILPAUK BRANCH, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Kilpauk Branch 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 UBIN0816167 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UBIN0816167 belongs to Union Bank of India's KILPAUK BRANCH branch, located at NO 2/75,NEW AVADI ROAD,KILPAUKCHENNAI 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.