If you are searching for the IFSC code of Union Bank of India, KANDI branch in KANDI, JHARKHAND, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is UBIN0578991. 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 KANDI branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC UBIN0578991 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.
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, UBIN0578991 is the IFSC of Union Bank of India's KANDI branch. The format is fixed: UBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 578991 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Union Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kandi |
| IFSC Code | UBIN0578991 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | VILLAGE,POST,PS-KANDI |
| City | Kandi |
| District | Garhwa |
| State | Jharkhand |
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 Kandi branch in Kandi, Jharkhand is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UBIN0578991 for all electronic settlement.
About the Kandi branch
The Kandi branch of Union Bank of India is situated at VILLAGE,POST,PS-KANDI. 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 UBIN0578991 is used.
Why every Union Bank of India 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 KANDI of Union Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UBIN0578991 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 UBIN0578991 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 UBIN0578991
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 UBIN0578991 across all three.
NEFT to Union Bank of India, KANDI using IFSC UBIN0578991
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 UBIN0578991, and confirm that the system picks up Union Bank of India – KANDI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC UBIN0578991
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 – KANDI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UBIN0578991 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to Union Bank of India KANDI (IFSC UBIN0578991)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UBIN0578991 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KANDI branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC UBIN0578991 for Union Bank of India – KANDI, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – UBIN0578991 | Yes – UBIN0578991 | Yes – UBIN0578991 |
For most retail customers crediting the Kandi 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 UBIN0578991
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 – KANDI is still mapped to IFSC UBIN0578991. 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 UBIN0578991 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Kandi branch
Once you have an account at Union Bank of India – KANDI, the IFSC UBIN0578991 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 Kandi 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 UBIN0578991
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 UBIN0578991 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kandi 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 Kandi 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 UBIN0578991 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 – KANDI:
- The IFSC is exactly UBIN0578991 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 KANDI 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 Kandi branch sits at VILLAGE,POST,PS-KANDI. If you are travelling from outside Kandi, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number 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 UBIN0578991 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC UBIN0578991 for Union Bank of India – KANDI, 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 Kandi 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 UBIN0578991 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Union Bank of IndiaKandi Branch
VILLAGE,POST,PS-KANDI
Kandi, Jharkhand
Phone: the branch contact number
IFSC: UBIN0578991
Frequently asked questions
Does Union Bank of India Kandi branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on the branch contact number to confirm.
What is the IFSC code of Union Bank of India Kandi branch?
The IFSC code of Union Bank of India, Kandi branch is UBIN0578991. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Where is Union Bank of India Kandi branch located?
Union Bank of India's Kandi branch is located at VILLAGE,POST,PS-KANDI, Kandi, Jharkhand.
Is IFSC UBIN0578991 the same for all accounts at Kandi branch?
Yes. The IFSC UBIN0578991 is shared by every account held at Union Bank of India's Kandi branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Can I use IFSC UBIN0578991 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC UBIN0578991 to send funds instantly.
How do I add Union Bank of India Kandi as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC UBIN0578991, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Final notes
To recap: UBIN0578991 is the IFSC code of Union Bank of India, KANDI branch, in KANDI, JHARKHAND. 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.


