IFSC Code of Union Bank of India, Rarod Branch, Gujarat

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Union Bank of India, RAROD branch in RAROD, GUJARAT, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is UBIN0545597. 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 RAROD branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC UBIN0545597 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.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Union Bank of India's RAROD branch, the IFSC UBIN0545597 breaks down as follows: UBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 545597 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

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 Rarod branch in Rarod, Gujarat is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UBIN0545597 for all electronic settlement.

About the Rarod branch

The Rarod branch of Union Bank of India is situated at AT POST RAROD VIA ANKLESHWAR TALUKA KARJAN DIST.BARODA GUJARAT PIN 393105. 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 UBIN0545597 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 RAROD of Union Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UBIN0545597 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 UBIN0545597 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 UBIN0545597

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 UBIN0545597 across all three.

How to use IFSC UBIN0545597 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Union Bank of India's RAROD 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 UBIN0545597.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Union Bank of India and the branch as RAROD.
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 RAROD

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Union Bank of India's RAROD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UBIN0545597 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Union Bank of India RAROD (IFSC UBIN0545597)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UBIN0545597 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the RAROD branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Rarod

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 UBIN0545597:

• 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 RAROD is still linked to IFSC UBIN0545597.

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 RAROD branch, the IFSC UBIN0545597 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Rarod branch is mapped to IFSC UBIN0545597 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 UBIN0545597.

Banking services available

The Rarod branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 253222.

• 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 UBIN0545597

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Rarod branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UBIN0545597 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Rarod 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 UBIN0545597 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UBIN0545597

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 – RAROD, 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: UBIN0545597.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Rarod branch sits at AT POST RAROD VIA ANKLESHWAR TALUKA KARJAN DIST.BARODA GUJARAT PIN 393105. If you are travelling from outside Rarod, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 253222 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 UBIN0545597 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC UBIN0545597 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 UBIN0545597 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 253222.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Rarod 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 UBIN0545597 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UBIN0545597 belongs to Union Bank of India's RAROD branch, located at AT POST RAROD VIA ANKLESHWAR TALUKA KARJAN DIST.BARODA GUJARAT PIN 393105 in RAROD, GUJARAT. 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.