IFSC Code of Bank of Baroda, Chengannur Branch Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of Baroda's CHENGANNUR BRANCH branch in CHENGANNUR, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code BARB0CHENGA is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Bank of Baroda's CHENGANNUR BRANCH branch, the IFSC BARB0CHENGA breaks down as follows: BARB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and CHENGA identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

Bank of Baroda serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Chengannur Branch branch in Chengannur, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code BARB0CHENGA for all electronic settlement.

About the Chengannur Branch branch

The Chengannur Branch branch of Bank of Baroda is situated at CHENGANNUR BRANCH,PARAMBIL BUILDING,M.C ROAD,CHENGANNUR.(ALLEPPEY DT.) -,CHENGANNUR,689121. 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 BARB0CHENGA is used.

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 CHENGANNUR BRANCH branch came to be assigned the code BARB0CHENGA.

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 BARB0CHENGA, money simply cannot be routed to the CHENGANNUR BRANCH branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Chengannur Branch branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC BARB0CHENGA for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0CHENGA

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 BARB0CHENGA across all three.

How to use IFSC BARB0CHENGA for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Baroda's CHENGANNUR BRANCH 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 BARB0CHENGA.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Baroda and the branch as CHENGANNUR BRANCH.
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 BARB0CHENGA

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 – CHENGANNUR BRANCH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC BARB0CHENGA while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Bank of Baroda – CHENGANNUR BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC BARB0CHENGA and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC BARB0CHENGA for Bank of Baroda – CHENGANNUR BRANCH, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Chengannur Branch branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

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 CHENGANNUR BRANCH branch, the IFSC BARB0CHENGA 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.

Account types you can open at the Chengannur Branch branch

Once you have an account at Bank of Baroda – CHENGANNUR BRANCH, the IFSC BARB0CHENGA 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 Chengannur Branch 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 BARB0CHENGA

Online banking and IFSC BARB0CHENGA

Bank of Baroda customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the CHENGANNUR BRANCH branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC BARB0CHENGA is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

Reaching the branch

The Chengannur Branch branch sits at CHENGANNUR BRANCH,PARAMBIL BUILDING,M.C ROAD,CHENGANNUR.(ALLEPPEY DT.) -,CHENGANNUR,689121. If you are travelling from outside Chengannur, 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 BARB0CHENGA and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BARB0CHENGA

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Bank of Baroda – CHENGANNUR BRANCH, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: BARB0CHENGA.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

Working hours

Branch counters at Chengannur Branch 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 BARB0CHENGA continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BARB0CHENGA for Bank of Baroda – CHENGANNUR BRANCH, 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.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: BARB0CHENGA is the IFSC code of Bank of Baroda, CHENGANNUR BRANCH branch, in CHENGANNUR, KERALA. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.