UCO Bank Ekchari IFSC Code
UCO Bank
IFSC · Used for NEFT, IMPS & RTGS
MICR · Used for Cheque Clearance
Branch
Ekchari
District
Bhagalpur
State
Bihar
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Frequently Asked Questions
About UCO Bank Ekchari (ekchari Bhagalpur Pin 813204 - 1213), Bhagalpur
The IFSC code UCBA0001213 (lowercase: ucba0001213) belongs to UCO Bank, specifically the Ekchari (ekchari Bhagalpur Pin 813204 - 1213) branch located in Bhagalpur, Bihar.
The 5th character in the IFSC code UCBA0001213 is a zero (0), not the letter 'O'. The correct format is UCBA0001213 (lowercase: ucba0001213), and not UCBAO001213. According to RBI guidelines, the fifth character of all IFSC codes is reserved as a zero.
The IFSC code of UCO Bank Ekchari (ekchari Bhagalpur Pin 813204 - 1213) in Bhagalpur, Bihar is UCBA0001213. This 11-character code is required for all NEFT, RTGS and IMPS electronic fund transfers to this branch.
UCO Bank Ekchari (ekchari Bhagalpur Pin 813204 - 1213) is located at Ekchari Bhagalpur Pin 813204 ,bhagalpur ,bihar Pin 813204, Bhagalpur, Bihar. You can click the "View on Google Maps" button on this page to get directions.
The MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code of UCO Bank Ekchari (ekchari Bhagalpur Pin 813204 - 1213) is 812028511. MICR codes are used for cheque processing and are printed at the bottom of cheque leaves in magnetic ink.
Yes. IFSC code UCBA0001213 is valid for all three RBI-regulated transfer modes: NEFT (settled in 30-minute batches, no minimum), RTGS (real-time, minimum ₹2 lakh), and IMPS (instant, up to ₹5 lakh). All modes are available 24×7×365 as per RBI guidelines issued in December 2019.
You can verify IFSC code UCBA0001213 by checking: (1) The top-left corner of any UCO Bank Ekchari (ekchari Bhagalpur Pin 813204 - 1213) cheque leaf, (2) The first page of your UCO Bank passbook, (3) Your net banking or mobile banking app under "Branch Details", or (4) The RBI's official IFSC lookup at rbi.org.in.
Understanding IFSC Code: UCBA0001213
Decoded structure — 4 + 1 + 6 characters
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UCBA0001213
What Each Part Means
- Bank Code — UCBA
- The first 4 characters uniquely identify UCO Bank at the national level. Every branch of UCO Bank across all states shares this same prefix. It is assigned by the RBI and never changes.
- Reserved — 0
- The 5th character is always 0 (zero), reserved by the RBI for future use. It acts as a separator between the bank identifier and the branch-specific code and is mandatory in all electronic fund transfer systems.
- Branch Code — 001213
- The final 6 characters 001213 uniquely identify this specific branch within the UCO Bank network. No two branches share the same branch code. Use this code to verify you have the correct branch before initiating any NEFT, RTGS, or IMPS transfer.
| Segment | Chars | Value | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | 1–4 | UCBA | Identifies UCO Bank |
| Reserved | 5 | 0 | RBI reserved (always 0) |
| Branch Code | 6–11 | 001213 | Unique to this branch |
Where to Find IFSC & MICR on Your Cheque
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UCO Bank
Ekchari (ekchari Bhagalpur Pin 813204 - 1213), Bhagalpur, Bihar
Cheque No.
00001213
A/c No.
Authorised Signatory
IFSC vs MICR — Functional Comparison
Two different codes, two different banking systems
| Feature | IFSC Code | MICR Code |
|---|---|---|
| Full Form | Indian Financial System Code | Magnetic Ink Character Recognition |
| Length & Format | 11 characters — alphanumeric | 9 digits — numeric only |
| This Branch | UCBA0001213 | 812028511 |
| Primary Use | Electronic fund transfers: NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI | Physical cheque clearing at clearing houses |
| Medium | Digital / online — no physical document needed | Printed in magnetic ink on cheque leaf bottom band |
| Processing Speed | Real-time (IMPS/UPI) or 30-min batches (NEFT) | T+1 or T+2 clearing cycle via RBI clearing houses |
| Where to Find It | Cheque leaf (top area), passbook first page, net banking | Bottom band of cheque leaf (the printed magnetic strip) |
| Assigned By | RBI — permanent unless branch is relocated/merged | RBI — encodes city (3) + bank (3) + branch (3) digits |
| Required For | Adding a payee / beneficiary for online transfer | Cheque book issuance and clearing house processing |
Source: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Payment Systems Guidelines. IFSC mandatory for NEFT/RTGS/IMPS since 2010; MICR used by CTS-2010 standard cheque clearing.