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UCO Bank Defence Colony Kanpur IFSC Code

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UCBA0001631

IFSC · Used for NEFT, IMPS & RTGS

208028009

MICR · Used for Cheque Clearance

Branch

Defence Colony Kanpur

Address

25blkd 1,scheme No.39,defence Clny,jajman,kanpur ,kanpur Nagar ,uttar Pradesh Pin 208010

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District

Kanpur

State

Uttar Pradesh

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About UCO Bank Defence Colony Kanpur (kanpur Kanpur Nagar Uttar Pr - 1631), Kanpur

The IFSC code UCBA0001631 (lowercase: ucba0001631) belongs to UCO Bank, specifically the Defence Colony Kanpur (kanpur Kanpur Nagar Uttar Pr - 1631) branch located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

The 5th character in the IFSC code UCBA0001631 is a zero (0), not the letter 'O'. The correct format is UCBA0001631 (lowercase: ucba0001631), and not UCBAO001631. According to RBI guidelines, the fifth character of all IFSC codes is reserved as a zero.

The IFSC code of UCO Bank Defence Colony Kanpur (kanpur Kanpur Nagar Uttar Pr - 1631) in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh is UCBA0001631. This 11-character code is required for all NEFT, RTGS and IMPS electronic fund transfers to this branch.

UCO Bank Defence Colony Kanpur (kanpur Kanpur Nagar Uttar Pr - 1631) is located at 25blkd 1,scheme No.39,defence Clny,jajman,kanpur ,kanpur Nagar ,uttar Pradesh Pin 208010, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. 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 Defence Colony Kanpur (kanpur Kanpur Nagar Uttar Pr - 1631) is 208028009. MICR codes are used for cheque processing and are printed at the bottom of cheque leaves in magnetic ink.

Yes. IFSC code UCBA0001631 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 UCBA0001631 by checking: (1) The top-left corner of any UCO Bank Defence Colony Kanpur (kanpur Kanpur Nagar Uttar Pr - 1631) 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: UCBA0001631

Decoded structure — 4 + 1 + 6 characters

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UCBA
Bank Codechars 1–4
0Reservedchar 5
001631
Branch Codechars 6–11

UCBA0001631

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 — 001631
The final 6 characters 001631 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.
Quick reference for IFSC code UCBA0001631
SegmentCharsValuePurpose
Bank Code1–4UCBAIdentifies UCO Bank
Reserved50RBI reserved (always 0)
Branch Code6–11001631Unique to this branch

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IFSC vs MICR — Functional Comparison

Two different codes, two different banking systems

FeatureIFSC CodeMICR Code
Full FormIndian Financial System CodeMagnetic Ink Character Recognition
Length & Format11 characters — alphanumeric9 digits — numeric only
This BranchUCBA0001631208028009
Primary UseElectronic fund transfers: NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPIPhysical cheque clearing at clearing houses
MediumDigital / online — no physical document neededPrinted in magnetic ink on cheque leaf bottom band
Processing SpeedReal-time (IMPS/UPI) or 30-min batches (NEFT)T+1 or T+2 clearing cycle via RBI clearing houses
Where to Find ItCheque leaf (top area), passbook first page, net bankingBottom band of cheque leaf (the printed magnetic strip)
Assigned ByRBI — permanent unless branch is relocated/mergedRBI — encodes city (3) + bank (3) + branch (3) digits
Required ForAdding a payee / beneficiary for online transferCheque 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.

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