Union Bank of India IFSC Codes in Karnataka — All Cities

Union Bank of India IFSC Codes in Karnataka — Complete City Directory

Union Bank of India operates 834 branches across 69 cities in Karnataka, all registered on the Reserve Bank of India's NEFT and RTGS payment networks. Every branch has a unique 11-character IFSC code — the mandatory identifier for all electronic fund transfers including NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, and UPI. BankZop's Union Bank of India Karnataka IFSC directory is sourced directly from official RBI master data and updated regularly, making it the most reliable source for accurate branch IFSC codes in Karnataka.

Whether you are sending money to a Union Bank of India account in Karnataka via NEFT, registering a beneficiary in net banking, or linking your account to a UPI app, you need the exact IFSC code of the specific Union Bank of India branch in Karnataka where the account is held. Use the city list above to navigate directly to your branch.

How to Find Your Union Bank of India IFSC Code in Karnataka

Finding the correct IFSC code takes under 30 seconds on BankZop. Here is the exact process:

• Step 1 — Select City: You are already on the Karnataka page. Choose your city from the list above. Use the search box to filter instantly if the city list is long.
• Step 2 — Select Branch: The city page lists all Union Bank of India branches in that city. Click your specific branch — the one where your savings or current account is held.
• Step 3 — Copy IFSC Code: The branch result page shows the full 11-character IFSC code with a one-click Copy button. It also shows the MICR code, BSR code, address, pincode, and phone number for the same branch.

If you already have your Union Bank of India passbook or cheque book, the IFSC code is printed on the first page of the passbook and on each cheque leaf. You can verify it matches our database using the BankZop lookup above.

Why Each Union Bank of India Branch in Karnataka Has a Different IFSC Code

Every Union Bank of India branch in Karnataka has a unique 11-character IFSC code structured as follows:

• Characters 1–4 (Bank Code): Always the same for all Union Bank of India branches everywhere in India. These four letters are the bank's unique RBI-assigned identifier. All Union Bank of India branches — whether in Karnataka or any other state — share the same 4-letter bank code prefix.
• Character 5 (Reserved Zero): Always the digit 0 — never the letter O. Reserved by the RBI for future use. Any IFSC code with a different character here is invalid.
• Characters 6–11 (Branch Code): This is what makes each Union Bank of India branch in Karnataka unique. The final 6 alphanumeric characters are the branch-specific identifier assigned by the bank. No two Union Bank of India branches in Karnataka — or anywhere in India — share the same full 11-character IFSC code.

This structure means you can validate any IFSC code by checking the first 4 characters match the bank and the 5th character is always 0. If either condition fails, the code is invalid.

When You Need the Union Bank of India Karnataka IFSC Code

NEFT and RTGS Transfers to Union Bank of India Accounts in Karnataka

When someone wants to send money to your Union Bank of India account in Karnataka via NEFT or RTGS, they need your account number and the IFSC code of your specific branch. NEFT (operated by the RBI) settles in half-hourly batches and works for any amount. RTGS settles in real time and requires a minimum of ₹2 lakh. Both require the exact IFSC code — a single wrong character causes the transfer to fail or be rejected.

IMPS Transfers

IMPS, operated by NPCI, enables instant 24×7 transfers including weekends and holidays. Transfers to Union Bank of India accounts in Karnataka via IMPS require either the IFSC code + account number, or MMID + mobile number. The IFSC code route is the most common for transfers to known beneficiaries.

UPI Account Linking

When you add your Union Bank of India Karnataka branch account to a UPI app — PhonePe, Google Pay, BHIM, Paytm, or any other — the app requires your IFSC code to validate and register your account on NPCI's UPI network. Once registered, day-to-day UPI payments use your VPA (Virtual Payment Address) and you don't need to re-enter the IFSC.

Beneficiary Registration in Net Banking

Before sending money to a Union Bank of India account in Karnataka from another bank's net banking portal, you must add it as a beneficiary. The form requires the account holder's account number and the IFSC code of their specific Union Bank of India branch in Karnataka. Always verify the IFSC on BankZop before registering a new beneficiary, especially for large or recurring transfers.

Union Bank of India IFSC vs MICR in Karnataka — Which to Use

Both codes identify a Union Bank of India branch in Karnataka but serve entirely different banking systems. Using the wrong code for the wrong purpose is one of the most common banking errors:

For Union Bank of India MICR codes across Karnataka, visit the Union Bank of India MICR directory for Karnataka. For TDS challan codes, find the BSR code using the BSR Code Lookup.

Cities in Karnataka with Union Bank of India IFSC Codes

Union Bank of India has a presence in 69 cities across Karnataka with IFSC-enabled branches on the RBI's NEFT/RTGS network:

Branch counts reflect IFSC-enabled branches on the RBI NEFT/RTGS network as of Jun 2026. Data sourced from RBI official records.

To browse Union Bank of India branches in other states, visit the Union Bank of India IFSC directory. For all bank IFSC codes, use the IFSC Code Lookup homepage. For loan planning, try the free EMI Calculator.