IFSC Code of Bank of Baroda, Akola Branch, Maharashtra

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Bank of Baroda, AKOLA branch in AKOLA, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is BARB0VJAKOL. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the AKOLA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC BARB0VJAKOL across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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 – AKOLA is BARB0VJAKOL. The first four letters BARB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters VJAKOL map to this branch in AKOLA, MAHARASHTRA.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

Bank of Baroda serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Akola branch in Akola, Maharashtra is part of this network and uses the IFSC code BARB0VJAKOL for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at UMARI ROAD , JATHAR PETH , AKOLA,DISTAKOLA , AKOLA , 444002. It serves the Akola region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Bank of Baroda. The IFSC BARB0VJAKOL is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every Bank of Baroda branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including AKOLA of Bank of Baroda — its own 11-character IFSC. The code BARB0VJAKOL is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC BARB0VJAKOL the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0VJAKOL

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 BARB0VJAKOL across all three.

NEFT to Bank of Baroda, AKOLA using IFSC BARB0VJAKOL

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC BARB0VJAKOL, and confirm that the system picks up Bank of Baroda – AKOLA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to AKOLA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Baroda's AKOLA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BARB0VJAKOL while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Bank of Baroda AKOLA (IFSC BARB0VJAKOL)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BARB0VJAKOL in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the AKOLA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Akola

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 BARB0VJAKOL:

• 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 AKOLA is still linked to IFSC BARB0VJAKOL.

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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at Bank of Baroda's AKOLA branch, the IFSC BARB0VJAKOL is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Akola branch is mapped to IFSC BARB0VJAKOL 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 BARB0VJAKOL.

Banking services available

The Akola branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 22-1800223344.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC BARB0VJAKOL

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 BARB0VJAKOL and the account number together uniquely identify the Akola branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Akola 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 BARB0VJAKOL 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.

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 – AKOLA:

• The IFSC is exactly BARB0VJAKOL 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 AKOLA 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.

How to reach the Akola branch

The branch is located at UMARI ROAD , JATHAR PETH , AKOLA,DISTAKOLA , AKOLA , 444002, which puts it inside Akola, the broader Akola district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Baroda Akola branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BARB0VJAKOL should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 22-1800223344 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 BARB0VJAKOL and your account number.

Verifying IFSC BARB0VJAKOL 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 BARB0VJAKOL by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 22-1800223344.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Akola 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 BARB0VJAKOL continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code BARB0VJAKOL belongs to Bank of Baroda's AKOLA branch, located at UMARI ROAD , JATHAR PETH , AKOLA,DISTAKOLA , AKOLA , 444002 in AKOLA, MAHARASHTRA. 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.