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

Below are the complete branch details for Union Bank of India, MADHYAMGRAM branch, located in MADHYAMGRAM, WEST BENGAL. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UBIN0557005. 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 UBIN0557005 for Union Bank of India – MADHYAMGRAM — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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, UBIN0557005 is the IFSC of Union Bank of India's MADHYAMGRAM branch. The format is fixed: UBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 557005 = branch identifier.

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 Madhyamgram branch in Madhyamgram, West Bengal is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UBIN0557005 for all electronic settlement.

About the Madhyamgram branch

The Madhyamgram branch of Union Bank of India is situated at GOPALI BHAWAN JESSORE ROAD ANANDALOK MADHYAMGRAM CHOW MATHA KOLKATA WESTBENGAL 700129. 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 UBIN0557005 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 MADHYAMGRAM branch came to be assigned the code UBIN0557005.

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 UBIN0557005, money simply cannot be routed to the MADHYAMGRAM branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Madhyamgram branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UBIN0557005 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC UBIN0557005

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 UBIN0557005 across all three.

NEFT to Union Bank of India, MADHYAMGRAM using IFSC UBIN0557005

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 UBIN0557005, and confirm that the system picks up Union Bank of India – MADHYAMGRAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC UBIN0557005

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 – MADHYAMGRAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UBIN0557005 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Union Bank of India MADHYAMGRAM (IFSC UBIN0557005)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UBIN0557005 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MADHYAMGRAM branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC UBIN0557005 for Union Bank of India – MADHYAMGRAM, 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 Madhyamgram 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 UBIN0557005

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 – MADHYAMGRAM is still mapped to IFSC UBIN0557005. 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 UBIN0557005 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Madhyamgram branch is mapped to IFSC UBIN0557005 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 UBIN0557005.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Madhyamgram 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 UBIN0557005

Online banking and IFSC UBIN0557005

Union Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MADHYAMGRAM 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 UBIN0557005 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.

Reaching the branch

The Madhyamgram branch sits at GOPALI BHAWAN JESSORE ROAD ANANDALOK MADHYAMGRAM CHOW MATHA KOLKATA WESTBENGAL 700129. If you are travelling from outside Madhyamgram, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 25267261 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 UBIN0557005 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 – MADHYAMGRAM:

• The IFSC is exactly UBIN0557005 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 MADHYAMGRAM 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Madhyamgram 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 UBIN0557005 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC UBIN0557005 for Union Bank of India – MADHYAMGRAM, 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.

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Summary

The IFSC code UBIN0557005 belongs to Union Bank of India's MADHYAMGRAM branch, located at GOPALI BHAWAN JESSORE ROAD ANANDALOK MADHYAMGRAM CHOW MATHA KOLKATA WESTBENGAL… in MADHYAMGRAM, WEST BENGAL. 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.