Below are the complete branch details for Union Bank of India, NAMAKKAL branch, located in NAMAKKAL,TAMILNADU, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UBIN0821691. 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 UBIN0821691 for Union Bank of India – NAMAKKAL — 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, UBIN0821691 is the IFSC of Union Bank of India's NAMAKKAL branch. The format is fixed: UBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 821691 = branch identifier.
About Union Bank of India
Union Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Namakkal branch in Namakkal,Tamilnadu. 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, UBIN0821691.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Union Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Namakkal |
| IFSC Code | UBIN0821691 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 6/1168 A,PARAMATHI ROADNAMAKKAL |
| City | Namakkal,Tamilnadu |
| District | Namakkal |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Phone | 4286285638 |
About the Namakkal branch
The Namakkal branch of Union Bank of India is situated at 6/1168 A,PARAMATHI ROADNAMAKKAL. 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 UBIN0821691 is used.
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 NAMAKKAL branch came to be assigned the code UBIN0821691.
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 UBIN0821691, money simply cannot be routed to the NAMAKKAL branch electronically.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Namakkal branch is mapped to IFSC UBIN0821691 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 UBIN0821691.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Namakkal 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 UBIN0821691
How to transfer money using IFSC UBIN0821691
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 UBIN0821691 across all three.
How to use IFSC UBIN0821691 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Union Bank of India's NAMAKKAL 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC UBIN0821691.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Union Bank of India and the branch as NAMAKKAL.
- 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 NAMAKKAL
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Union Bank of India's NAMAKKAL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UBIN0821691 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Union Bank of India NAMAKKAL (IFSC UBIN0821691)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UBIN0821691 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the NAMAKKAL branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Namakkal
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 UBIN0821691:
- 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 NAMAKKAL is still linked to IFSC UBIN0821691.
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.
How UPI relates to the IFSC code
UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Union Bank of India's NAMAKKAL branch, the IFSC UBIN0821691 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.
That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Namakkal 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 UBIN0821691 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.
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 UBIN0821691 and the account number together uniquely identify the Namakkal branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
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 – NAMAKKAL:
- The IFSC is exactly UBIN0821691 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 NAMAKKAL 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 Namakkal branch
The branch is located at 6/1168 A,PARAMATHI ROADNAMAKKAL, which puts it inside Namakkal,Tamilnadu, the broader Namakkal district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Union Bank of India Namakkal branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC UBIN0821691 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 4286285638 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 UBIN0821691 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC UBIN0821691 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 UBIN0821691 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 4286285638.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Namakkal 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 UBIN0821691 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Union Bank of IndiaNamakkal Branch
6/1168 A,PARAMATHI ROADNAMAKKAL
Namakkal,Tamilnadu, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 4286285638
IFSC: UBIN0821691
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC UBIN0821691 the same for all accounts at Namakkal branch?
Yes. The IFSC UBIN0821691 is shared by every account held at Union Bank of India's Namakkal branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Can I use IFSC UBIN0821691 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC UBIN0821691 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC UBIN0821691 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC UBIN0821691 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How do I add Union Bank of India Namakkal as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC UBIN0821691, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the phone number of Union Bank of India Namakkal branch?
You can reach the branch at 4286285638 during regular banking hours.
What is the IFSC code of Union Bank of India Namakkal branch?
The IFSC code of Union Bank of India, Namakkal branch is UBIN0821691. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Summary
The IFSC code UBIN0821691 belongs to Union Bank of India's NAMAKKAL branch, located at 6/1168 A,PARAMATHI ROADNAMAKKAL in NAMAKKAL,TAMILNADU, 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.


