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

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Bank of Baroda, VALASARAVAKAM BRANCH branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC BARB0VALSAR 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 VALASARAVAKAM 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.

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, BARB0VALSAR is the IFSC of Bank of Baroda's VALASARAVAKAM BRANCH branch. The format is fixed: BARB = bank code, 0 = reserved, VALSAR = 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 Valasaravakam Branch branch in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code BARB0VALSAR for all electronic settlement.

Valasaravakam Branch branch overview

Located at 140, ARCOT ROAD, VALSARAVAKKAM, CHENNAI 600087, TAMIL NADU, the Valasaravakam Branch branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC BARB0VALSAR 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 VALASARAVAKAM BRANCH branch came to be assigned the code BARB0VALSAR.

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 BARB0VALSAR, money simply cannot be routed to the VALASARAVAKAM BRANCH branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0VALSAR

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 BARB0VALSAR across all three.

NEFT to Bank of Baroda, VALASARAVAKAM BRANCH using IFSC BARB0VALSAR

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 BARB0VALSAR, and confirm that the system picks up Bank of Baroda – VALASARAVAKAM 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 VALASARAVAKAM BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Baroda's VALASARAVAKAM BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BARB0VALSAR 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 – VALASARAVAKAM BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC BARB0VALSAR 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 BARB0VALSAR for Bank of Baroda – VALASARAVAKAM 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 Valasaravakam 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 VALASARAVAKAM BRANCH branch, the IFSC BARB0VALSAR 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 Valasaravakam Branch branch

Once you have an account at Bank of Baroda – VALASARAVAKAM BRANCH, the IFSC BARB0VALSAR 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.

Banking services available

The Valasaravakam 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 BARB0VALSAR

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 BARB0VALSAR and the account number together uniquely identify the Valasaravakam Branch 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 Valasaravakam Branch 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 BARB0VALSAR 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 – VALASARAVAKAM BRANCH:

• The IFSC is exactly BARB0VALSAR 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 VALASARAVAKAM 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 Valasaravakam Branch branch

The branch is located at 140, ARCOT ROAD, VALSARAVAKKAM, CHENNAI 600087, TAMIL NADU, 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 Valasaravakam Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BARB0VALSAR 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 BARB0VALSAR and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BARB0VALSAR for Bank of Baroda – VALASARAVAKAM 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Valasaravakam 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 BARB0VALSAR continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code BARB0VALSAR belongs to Bank of Baroda's VALASARAVAKAM BRANCH branch, located at 140, ARCOT ROAD, VALSARAVAKKAM, CHENNAI 600087, TAMIL NADU in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. 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.