This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Bank of Baroda, BITHAN branch in BITHAN. The 11-digit IFSC BARB0BITHAN 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 BITHAN 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, BARB0BITHAN is the IFSC of Bank of Baroda's BITHAN branch. The format is fixed: BARB = bank code, 0 = reserved, BITHAN = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Bank of Baroda |
|---|---|
| Branch | Bithan |
| IFSC Code | BARB0BITHAN |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | VILL PO BITHAN DIST SAMASTIPUR BITHAN BIHAR 848207 |
| City | Bithan |
| District | Samastipur |
| State | Bihar |
| Phone | 1800223344 |
About the bank
Bank of Baroda serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Bithan branch in Bithan, Bihar is part of this network and uses the IFSC code BARB0BITHAN for all electronic settlement.
About the Bithan branch
The Bithan branch of Bank of Baroda is situated at VILL PO BITHAN DIST SAMASTIPUR BITHAN BIHAR 848207. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code BARB0BITHAN is used.
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 BITHAN branch came to be assigned the code BARB0BITHAN.
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 BARB0BITHAN, money simply cannot be routed to the BITHAN branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0BITHAN
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 BARB0BITHAN across all three.
How to use IFSC BARB0BITHAN for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Baroda's BITHAN 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC BARB0BITHAN.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Baroda and the branch as BITHAN.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC BARB0BITHAN
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 – BITHAN, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC BARB0BITHAN while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Bank of Baroda – BITHAN, use IMPS. With IFSC BARB0BITHAN and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Bithan
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 BARB0BITHAN:
- 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 BITHAN is still linked to IFSC BARB0BITHAN.
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 BITHAN branch, the IFSC BARB0BITHAN 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 Bithan branch is mapped to IFSC BARB0BITHAN 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 BARB0BITHAN.
Banking services available
The Bithan branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 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 BARB0BITHAN
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Bithan branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC BARB0BITHAN for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Bithan 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 BARB0BITHAN 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 – BITHAN:
- The IFSC is exactly BARB0BITHAN 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 BITHAN 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.
Reaching the branch
The Bithan branch sits at VILL PO BITHAN DIST SAMASTIPUR BITHAN BIHAR 848207. If you are travelling from outside Bithan, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 1800223344 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC BARB0BITHAN and your account number.
Verifying IFSC BARB0BITHAN 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 BARB0BITHAN 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Bithan 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 BARB0BITHAN continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Bank of BarodaBithan Branch
VILL PO BITHAN DIST SAMASTIPUR BITHAN BIHAR 848207
Bithan, Bihar
Phone: 1800223344
IFSC: BARB0BITHAN
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC BARB0BITHAN for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC BARB0BITHAN to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC BARB0BITHAN the same for all accounts at Bithan branch?
Yes. The IFSC BARB0BITHAN is shared by every account held at Bank of Baroda's Bithan branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Bithan branch but serve different purposes.
What is the phone number of Bank of Baroda Bithan branch?
You can reach the branch at 1800223344 during regular banking hours.
Where is Bank of Baroda Bithan branch located?
Bank of Baroda's Bithan branch is located at VILL PO BITHAN DIST SAMASTIPUR BITHAN BIHAR 848207, Bithan, Bihar.
What is the IFSC code of Bank of Baroda Bithan branch?
The IFSC code of Bank of Baroda, Bithan branch is BARB0BITHAN. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Does Bank of Baroda Bithan branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 1800223344 to confirm.
Is IFSC BARB0BITHAN valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC BARB0BITHAN is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Summary
The IFSC code BARB0BITHAN belongs to Bank of Baroda's BITHAN branch, located at VILL PO BITHAN DIST SAMASTIPUR BITHAN BIHAR 848207 in BITHAN, BIHAR. 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.
