IFSC Code of Bank of Baroda, Sihori Branch, Gujarat

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Bank of Baroda, SIHORI branch in BANAS KANTHA. The 11-digit IFSC BARB0DBBANS 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 SIHORI 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.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, BARB0DBBANS is the IFSC of Bank of Baroda's SIHORI branch. The format is fixed: BARB = bank code, 0 = reserved, DBBANS = branch identifier.

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 Sihori branch in Banas Kantha, Gujarat is part of this network and uses the IFSC code BARB0DBBANS for all electronic settlement.

Sihori branch overview

Located at NEAR OLD BUS STANDNEAR OLD BUS STAND SIHORI BANAS KANTHA GUJARAT 385550, the Sihori branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC BARB0DBBANS is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 SIHORI branch came to be assigned the code BARB0DBBANS.

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 BARB0DBBANS, money simply cannot be routed to the SIHORI branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0DBBANS

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 BARB0DBBANS across all three.

How to use IFSC BARB0DBBANS for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Baroda's SIHORI 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 BARB0DBBANS.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Baroda and the branch as SIHORI.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SIHORI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Baroda's SIHORI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BARB0DBBANS while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Bank of Baroda SIHORI (IFSC BARB0DBBANS)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BARB0DBBANS in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SIHORI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Sihori

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 BARB0DBBANS:

• 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 SIHORI is still linked to IFSC BARB0DBBANS.

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 BARB0DBBANS

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 – SIHORI is still mapped to IFSC BARB0DBBANS. 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 BARB0DBBANS and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Sihori branch

Once you have an account at Bank of Baroda – SIHORI, the IFSC BARB0DBBANS stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Sihori 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 BARB0DBBANS

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 BARB0DBBANS and the account number together uniquely identify the Sihori 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 Sihori 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 BARB0DBBANS 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 – SIHORI:

• The IFSC is exactly BARB0DBBANS 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 SIHORI 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 Sihori branch

The branch is located at NEAR OLD BUS STANDNEAR OLD BUS STAND SIHORI BANAS KANTHA GUJARAT 385550, which puts it inside Banas Kantha, the broader Banas Kantha district, and the state of Gujarat. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Baroda Sihori branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BARB0DBBANS 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 BARB0DBBANS and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BARB0DBBANS for Bank of Baroda – SIHORI, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Working hours

Branch counters at Sihori 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 BARB0DBBANS continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code BARB0DBBANS belongs to Bank of Baroda's SIHORI branch, located at NEAR OLD BUS STANDNEAR OLD BUS STAND SIHORI BANAS KANTHA GUJARAT 385550 in BANAS KANTHA, GUJARAT. 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.