Below are the complete branch details for Union Bank of India, MCB TANUKU branch, located in TANUKU, ANDHRA PRADESH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is UBIN0579408. 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 UBIN0579408 for Union Bank of India – MCB TANUKU — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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 MCB TANUKU branch, the IFSC UBIN0579408 breaks down as follows: UBIN identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 579408 identifies this particular branch.
About Union Bank of India
Union Bank of India operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Mcb Tanuku branch in Tanuku. 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, UBIN0579408.
About this branch
The branch is located at 26-3-19,SATYA SNEHA TOWERS,ALAMURIVARI STREET,TANUKU. It serves the Tanuku 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 UBIN0579408 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Union Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Branch | Mcb Tanuku |
| IFSC Code | UBIN0579408 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | 26-3-19,SATYA SNEHA TOWERS,ALAMURIVARI STREET,TANUKU |
| City | Tanuku |
| District | West Godavari |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| STD Code | 8819 |
| Phone | 228699 |
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 MCB TANUKU of Union Bank of India — its own 11-character IFSC. The code UBIN0579408 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 UBIN0579408 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Mcb Tanuku branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC UBIN0579408 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 UBIN0579408
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 UBIN0579408 across all three.
How to use IFSC UBIN0579408 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Union Bank of India's MCB TANUKU 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 UBIN0579408.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Union Bank of India and the branch as MCB TANUKU.
- 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 MCB TANUKU
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Union Bank of India's MCB TANUKU branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC UBIN0579408 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Union Bank of India – MCB TANUKU, use IMPS. With IFSC UBIN0579408 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 UBIN0579408 for Union Bank of India – MCB TANUKU, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – UBIN0579408 | Yes – UBIN0579408 | Yes – UBIN0579408 |
For most retail customers crediting the Mcb Tanuku 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 UBIN0579408
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 – MCB TANUKU is still mapped to IFSC UBIN0579408. 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 UBIN0579408 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Mcb Tanuku branch
Once you have an account at Union Bank of India – MCB TANUKU, the IFSC UBIN0579408 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 Mcb Tanuku branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 8819-228699.
- 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 UBIN0579408
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Mcb Tanuku 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 UBIN0579408 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.
Reaching the branch
The Mcb Tanuku branch sits at 26-3-19,SATYA SNEHA TOWERS,ALAMURIVARI STREET,TANUKU. If you are travelling from outside Tanuku, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 8819-228699 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 UBIN0579408 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 – MCB TANUKU:
- The IFSC is exactly UBIN0579408 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 MCB TANUKU 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.
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 Mcb Tanuku branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC UBIN0579408, however, work 24x7.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC UBIN0579408 for Union Bank of India – MCB TANUKU, 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.
Branch address & contact
Union Bank of IndiaMcb Tanuku Branch
26-3-19,SATYA SNEHA TOWERS,ALAMURIVARI STREET,TANUKU
Tanuku, Andhra Pradesh
Phone: 8819-228699
IFSC: UBIN0579408
Frequently asked questions
Does Union Bank of India Mcb Tanuku branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 8819-228699 to confirm.
Is IFSC UBIN0579408 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC UBIN0579408 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Can I use IFSC UBIN0579408 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC UBIN0579408 to send funds instantly.
What is the phone number of Union Bank of India Mcb Tanuku branch?
You can reach the branch at 8819-228699 during regular banking hours.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using UBIN0579408 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Union Bank of India – Mcb Tanuku reflect within 30 minutes.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Mcb Tanuku branch but serve different purposes.
Where is Union Bank of India Mcb Tanuku branch located?
Union Bank of India's Mcb Tanuku branch is located at 26-3-19,SATYA SNEHA TOWERS,ALAMURIVARI STREET,TANUKU, Tanuku, Andhra Pradesh.
What is the IFSC code of Union Bank of India Mcb Tanuku branch?
The IFSC code of Union Bank of India, Mcb Tanuku branch is UBIN0579408. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Final notes
To recap: UBIN0579408 is the IFSC code of Union Bank of India, MCB TANUKU branch, in TANUKU, ANDHRA PRADESH. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.


