IFSC Code of Union Bank of India, Shaktinagar-Kota Branch, Uttar Pradesh

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Union Bank of India, SHAKTINAGAR-KOTA branch in SHAKTINAGAR, UTTAR PRADESH, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is UBIN0541486. 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 SHAKTINAGAR-KOTA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC UBIN0541486 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.

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, UBIN0541486 is the IFSC of Union Bank of India's SHAKTINAGAR-KOTA branch. The format is fixed: UBIN = bank code, 0 = reserved, 541486 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Union Bank of India is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Shaktinagar-Kota branch — IFSC UBIN0541486 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Shaktinagar, Uttar Pradesh.

About the Shaktinagar-Kota branch

The Shaktinagar-Kota branch of Union Bank of India is situated at SANGAM SHOPPING COMPLEX, BLOCK DUDHI,SHAKTINAGAR (KOTA), DIST. SONEBHADRA,UTTAR PRADESH, PIN - 231 222.. 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 UBIN0541486 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 SHAKTINAGAR-KOTA branch came to be assigned the code UBIN0541486.

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 UBIN0541486, money simply cannot be routed to the SHAKTINAGAR-KOTA branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC UBIN0541486

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 UBIN0541486 across all three.

How to use IFSC UBIN0541486 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Union Bank of India's SHAKTINAGAR-KOTA 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 UBIN0541486.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Union Bank of India and the branch as SHAKTINAGAR-KOTA.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC UBIN0541486

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 – SHAKTINAGAR-KOTA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC UBIN0541486 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Union Bank of India – SHAKTINAGAR-KOTA, use IMPS. With IFSC UBIN0541486 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC UBIN0541486 for Union Bank of India – SHAKTINAGAR-KOTA, 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 Shaktinagar-Kota 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 UBIN0541486

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 – SHAKTINAGAR-KOTA is still mapped to IFSC UBIN0541486. 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 UBIN0541486 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Shaktinagar-Kota branch

Once you have an account at Union Bank of India – SHAKTINAGAR-KOTA, the IFSC UBIN0541486 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.

Banking services available

The Shaktinagar-Kota branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 32246.

• 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 UBIN0541486

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 UBIN0541486 and the account number together uniquely identify the Shaktinagar-Kota branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC UBIN0541486

Union Bank of India customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SHAKTINAGAR-KOTA 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 UBIN0541486 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC UBIN0541486

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 – SHAKTINAGAR-KOTA, 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: UBIN0541486.
• 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 Shaktinagar-Kota branch sits at SANGAM SHOPPING COMPLEX, BLOCK DUDHI,SHAKTINAGAR (KOTA), DIST. SONEBHADRA,UTTAR PRADESH, PIN - 231 222.. If you are travelling from outside Shaktinagar, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 32246 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 UBIN0541486 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC UBIN0541486 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 UBIN0541486 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 32246.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Shaktinagar-Kota 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 UBIN0541486 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code UBIN0541486 belongs to Union Bank of India's SHAKTINAGAR-KOTA branch, located at SANGAM SHOPPING COMPLEX, BLOCK DUDHI,SHAKTINAGAR (KOTA), DIST.… in SHAKTINAGAR, UTTAR 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.