Hyderabad, Mar 6 : The old IFSC codes of branches of Erstwhile Andhra and Corporation banks will not be valid from April 1, 2021 but account number will remain the same, officials announced her on Friday.

On April 1 last year, the e-Andhra and e-Corporation Bank were amalgamated into Union Bank of India. IT integration of both the banks have been completed without changing the account number of customers but IFSC codes have been changed, the bank said in a release here on Friday.

The customers of erstwhile e-Andhra and of e- Corporation Bank will enjoy the same account number without any changes thus facilitating smooth transactions in the branches.

IFSC code of e-Andhra will begin with UBIN08 and e-Corporation Bank with UBIN09 and customers will have to get new cheque books with changed IFSC and MICR codes.

To get new IFSC code customers can send SMS “IFSC<  OLD IFSC  >” to mobile number 09223008486 or can contact Customer Care at 1800-208-2244/1800-425-1515/1800-425-3555 or visit our website www.unionbankofindia.co.in   >  > Amalgamation centre or visit their branch.

The Union Bank of India has requested customers to update new IFSC on mandates given by them and notify remitters about the new IFSC.

The bank has also requested customers to obtain new cheque books from their respective branches or apply through Mobile APP or Internet Banking or ATM.(UNI)