IFSC Code of Union Bank of India, Secunderabad Sp Road Branch, Andhra Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Union Bank of India's SECUNDERABAD SP ROAD branch in SECUNDERABAD CANTONMENT, ANDHRA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code UBIN0901661 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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 SECUNDERABAD SP ROAD branch, the IFSC UBIN0901661 breaks down as follows: UBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 901661 identifies this particular branch.

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 Secunderabad Sp Road branch in Secunderabad Cantonment, Andhra Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code UBIN0901661 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at 91861,SARDAR PATEL RD,NEHRU NAGAR,SECUNDERABAD 500026. It serves the Secunderabad Cantonment region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Union Bank of India. The IFSC UBIN0901661 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 SECUNDERABAD SP ROAD of Union Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UBIN0901661 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 UBIN0901661 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Secunderabad Sp Road branch is mapped to IFSC UBIN0901661 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 UBIN0901661.

Banking services available

The Secunderabad Sp Road branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 40-27806523.

• 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 UBIN0901661

How to transfer money using IFSC UBIN0901661

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 UBIN0901661 across all three.

NEFT to Union Bank of India, SECUNDERABAD SP ROAD using IFSC UBIN0901661

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 UBIN0901661, and confirm that the system picks up Union Bank of India – SECUNDERABAD SP ROAD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC UBIN0901661

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 – SECUNDERABAD SP ROAD, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UBIN0901661 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Union Bank of India SECUNDERABAD SP ROAD (IFSC UBIN0901661)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC UBIN0901661 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SECUNDERABAD SP ROAD branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Secunderabad Sp Road

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 UBIN0901661:

• 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 SECUNDERABAD SP ROAD is still linked to IFSC UBIN0901661.

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 UBIN0901661

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 – SECUNDERABAD SP ROAD is still mapped to IFSC UBIN0901661. 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 UBIN0901661 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC UBIN0901661

Union Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SECUNDERABAD SP ROAD 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 UBIN0901661 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.

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 UBIN0901661 and the account number together uniquely identify the Secunderabad Sp Road branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UBIN0901661

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 – SECUNDERABAD SP ROAD, 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: UBIN0901661.
• 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 Secunderabad Sp Road branch sits at 91861,SARDAR PATEL RD,NEHRU NAGAR,SECUNDERABAD 500026. If you are travelling from outside Secunderabad Cantonment, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 40-27806523 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 UBIN0901661 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC UBIN0901661 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 UBIN0901661 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 40-27806523.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

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 Secunderabad Sp Road branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UBIN0901661, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UBIN0901661 belongs to Union Bank of India's SECUNDERABAD SP ROAD branch, located at 91861,SARDAR PATEL RD,NEHRU NAGAR,SECUNDERABAD 500026 in SECUNDERABAD CANTONMENT, ANDHRA PRADESH. 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.