IFSC Code of Bank of Baroda, Tambaram Branch Branch, Tamil Nadu

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Bank of Baroda, TAMBARAM BRANCH branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC BARB0TAMBAR 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 TAMBARAM BRANCH 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 – TAMBARAM BRANCH is BARB0TAMBAR. The first four letters BARB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters TAMBAR map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.

About Bank of Baroda

Bank of Baroda operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Tambaram Branch branch in Chennai. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, BARB0TAMBAR.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at TAMBARAM BRANCH,3,DURAISAMY REDDY STREET TAMBARAM CHENNAI,,600045. It serves the Chennai 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 BARB0TAMBAR 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 TAMBARAM BRANCH of Bank of Baroda — its own 11-character IFSC. The code BARB0TAMBAR 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 BARB0TAMBAR the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Tambaram Branch branch is mapped to IFSC BARB0TAMBAR 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 BARB0TAMBAR.

Banking services available

The Tambaram Branch 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 BARB0TAMBAR

How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0TAMBAR

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 BARB0TAMBAR across all three.

NEFT to Bank of Baroda, TAMBARAM BRANCH using IFSC BARB0TAMBAR

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 BARB0TAMBAR, and confirm that the system picks up Bank of Baroda – TAMBARAM BRANCH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to TAMBARAM BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Baroda's TAMBARAM BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BARB0TAMBAR while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Bank of Baroda – TAMBARAM BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC BARB0TAMBAR 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 Tambaram Branch

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 BARB0TAMBAR:

• 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 TAMBARAM BRANCH is still linked to IFSC BARB0TAMBAR.

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 BARB0TAMBAR

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 – TAMBARAM BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC BARB0TAMBAR. 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 BARB0TAMBAR and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC BARB0TAMBAR

Bank of Baroda customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the TAMBARAM 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 BARB0TAMBAR 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Tambaram Branch branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC BARB0TAMBAR for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 – TAMBARAM BRANCH:

• The IFSC is exactly BARB0TAMBAR 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 TAMBARAM BRANCH 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 Tambaram Branch branch

The branch is located at TAMBARAM BRANCH,3,DURAISAMY REDDY STREET TAMBARAM CHENNAI,,600045, which puts it inside Chennai, the broader Chennai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Baroda Tambaram Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BARB0TAMBAR 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 BARB0TAMBAR and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BARB0TAMBAR for Bank of Baroda – TAMBARAM 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 banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Tambaram Branch branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BARB0TAMBAR, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: BARB0TAMBAR is the IFSC code of Bank of Baroda, TAMBARAM BRANCH branch, in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. 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.