IFSC Code of Union Bank of India, Sodepur Branch, West Bengal

Below are the complete branch details for Union Bank of India, SODEPUR branch, located in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UBIN0826600. 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 UBIN0826600 for Union Bank of India – SODEPUR — 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 – SODEPUR is UBIN0826600. The first four letters UBIN are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 826600 map to this branch in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL.

About Union Bank of India

Union Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Sodepur branch in Kolkata. 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, UBIN0826600.

About the Sodepur branch

The Sodepur branch of Union Bank of India is situated at 184 B,J.K.CHATTERJEE ROAD,KEYA MORE,PO-SODEPUR,KHARDAHA,KOLKATA. 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 UBIN0826600 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 SODEPUR branch came to be assigned the code UBIN0826600.

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 UBIN0826600, money simply cannot be routed to the SODEPUR branch electronically.

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 UBIN0826600 and the account number together uniquely identify the Sodepur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC UBIN0826600

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 UBIN0826600 across all three.

NEFT to Union Bank of India, SODEPUR using IFSC UBIN0826600

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 UBIN0826600, and confirm that the system picks up Union Bank of India – SODEPUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC UBIN0826600

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 – SODEPUR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UBIN0826600 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Union Bank of India SODEPUR (IFSC UBIN0826600)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UBIN0826600 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SODEPUR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Sodepur

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 UBIN0826600:

• 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 SODEPUR is still linked to IFSC UBIN0826600.

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 UBIN0826600

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 – SODEPUR is still mapped to IFSC UBIN0826600. 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 UBIN0826600 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Sodepur branch

Once you have an account at Union Bank of India – SODEPUR, the IFSC UBIN0826600 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 Sodepur 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 UBIN0826600

Online banking and IFSC UBIN0826600

Union Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SODEPUR 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 UBIN0826600 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.

How to reach the Sodepur branch

The branch is located at 184 B,J.K.CHATTERJEE ROAD,KEYA MORE,PO-SODEPUR,KHARDAHA,KOLKATA, which puts it inside Kolkata, the broader North 24 Parganas district, and the state of West Bengal. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Union Bank of India Sodepur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UBIN0826600 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 3325652211 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 UBIN0826600 and your account number.

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 – SODEPUR:

• The IFSC is exactly UBIN0826600 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 SODEPUR 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.

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 Sodepur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UBIN0826600, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC UBIN0826600 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 UBIN0826600 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 3325652211.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: UBIN0826600 is the IFSC code of Union Bank of India, SODEPUR branch, in KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL. 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.