IFSC Code of Bank of Baroda, Akbarpur Branch, Uttar Pradesh

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Bank of Baroda, AKBARPUR branch in AKBARPUR. The 11-digit IFSC BARB0AKBKAN uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Bank of Baroda at the AKBARPUR location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Bank of Baroda – AKBARPUR is BARB0AKBKAN. The first four letters BARB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters AKBKAN map to this branch in AKBARPUR, UTTAR PRADESH.

About the bank

Bank of Baroda serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Akbarpur branch in Akbarpur, Uttar Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code BARB0AKBKAN for all electronic settlement.

Akbarpur branch overview

Located at WARD NO 6,NEHRU NAGAR,VILL PO AKBARPUR,DIST KANPUR DEHAT,UTTAR PRADESH 209101., the Akbarpur branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC BARB0AKBKAN is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Branch details at a glance

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how Bank of Baroda's AKBARPUR branch came to be assigned the code BARB0AKBKAN.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC BARB0AKBKAN, money simply cannot be routed to the AKBARPUR branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Bank of Baroda carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC BARB0AKBKAN and the account number together uniquely identify the Akbarpur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0AKBKAN

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 BARB0AKBKAN across all three.

How to use IFSC BARB0AKBKAN for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Baroda's AKBARPUR 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC BARB0AKBKAN.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Baroda and the branch as AKBARPUR.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC BARB0AKBKAN

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Bank of Baroda – AKBARPUR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC BARB0AKBKAN while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to Bank of Baroda AKBARPUR (IFSC BARB0AKBKAN)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BARB0AKBKAN in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the AKBARPUR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Akbarpur

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC BARB0AKBKAN:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at AKBARPUR is still linked to IFSC BARB0AKBKAN.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

UPI payments and IFSC BARB0AKBKAN

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 Bank of Baroda – AKBARPUR is still mapped to IFSC BARB0AKBKAN. 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 BARB0AKBKAN and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Akbarpur branch is mapped to IFSC BARB0AKBKAN on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Bank of Baroda, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains BARB0AKBKAN.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Akbarpur branch can access most of Bank of Baroda's standard product suite, including:

• Account opening – savings, current, NRI, salary
• Term deposits and recurring deposits
• Retail and small-business loans
• Insurance and mutual-fund tie-ups
• Locker, safe deposit and ATM card services
• Online and mobile banking activation
• Electronic transfers via IFSC BARB0AKBKAN

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Akbarpur 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 BARB0AKBKAN 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.

How to reach the Akbarpur branch

The branch is located at WARD NO 6,NEHRU NAGAR,VILL PO AKBARPUR,DIST KANPUR DEHAT,UTTAR PRADESH 209101., which puts it inside Akbarpur, the broader Kanpur Dehat district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Baroda Akbarpur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BARB0AKBKAN should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 1800223344 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC BARB0AKBKAN 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 Bank of Baroda – AKBARPUR:

• The IFSC is exactly BARB0AKBKAN with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills Bank of Baroda as the bank name and AKBARPUR 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Akbarpur are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to BARB0AKBKAN continue to work without interruption.

Verifying IFSC BARB0AKBKAN from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm BARB0AKBKAN by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 1800223344.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code BARB0AKBKAN belongs to Bank of Baroda's AKBARPUR branch, located at WARD NO 6,NEHRU NAGAR,VILL PO AKBARPUR,DIST KANPUR DEHAT,UTTAR PRADESH 209101. in AKBARPUR, UTTAR PRADESH. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.