IFSC Code of Bank of Baroda, Chikhodra, Dist.Vadodara, Gujarat Branch, Gujarat

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of Baroda's CHIKHODRA, DIST.VADODARA, GUJARAT branch in CHIKHODRA, GUJARAT. The branch's IFSC code BARB0CHIKHO 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.

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, BARB0CHIKHO is the IFSC of Bank of Baroda's CHIKHODRA, DIST.VADODARA, GUJARAT branch. The format is fixed: BARB = bank code, 0 = reserved, CHIKHO = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

About Bank of Baroda

Bank of Baroda operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Chikhodra, Dist.Vadodara, Gujarat branch in Chikhodra. 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, BARB0CHIKHO.

About the Chikhodra, Dist.Vadodara, Gujarat branch

The Chikhodra, Dist.Vadodara, Gujarat branch of Bank of Baroda is situated at CHIKHODRA, PO. KASINDRA, TAL. SANKHEDA, DIST. VADODARA, GUJARAT - 391 140.. 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 BARB0CHIKHO 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 CHIKHODRA, DIST.VADODARA, GUJARAT branch came to be assigned the code BARB0CHIKHO.

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 BARB0CHIKHO, money simply cannot be routed to the CHIKHODRA, DIST.VADODARA, GUJARAT branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0CHIKHO

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 BARB0CHIKHO across all three.

NEFT to Bank of Baroda, CHIKHODRA, DIST.VADODARA, GUJARAT using IFSC BARB0CHIKHO

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 BARB0CHIKHO, and confirm that the system picks up Bank of Baroda – CHIKHODRA, DIST.VADODARA, GUJARAT. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to CHIKHODRA, DIST.VADODARA, GUJARAT

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Baroda's CHIKHODRA, DIST.VADODARA, GUJARAT branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BARB0CHIKHO while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Bank of Baroda CHIKHODRA, DIST.VADODARA, GUJARAT (IFSC BARB0CHIKHO)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BARB0CHIKHO in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the CHIKHODRA, DIST.VADODARA, GUJARAT branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Chikhodra, Dist.Vadodara, Gujarat

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 BARB0CHIKHO:

• 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 CHIKHODRA, DIST.VADODARA, GUJARAT is still linked to IFSC BARB0CHIKHO.

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 BARB0CHIKHO

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 – CHIKHODRA, DIST.VADODARA, GUJARAT is still mapped to IFSC BARB0CHIKHO. 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 BARB0CHIKHO and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Chikhodra, Dist.Vadodara, Gujarat branch

Once you have an account at Bank of Baroda – CHIKHODRA, DIST.VADODARA, GUJARAT, the IFSC BARB0CHIKHO 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 Chikhodra, Dist.Vadodara, Gujarat 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 BARB0CHIKHO

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 BARB0CHIKHO and the account number together uniquely identify the Chikhodra, Dist.Vadodara, Gujarat 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 Chikhodra, Dist.Vadodara, Gujarat 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 BARB0CHIKHO 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BARB0CHIKHO

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 – CHIKHODRA, DIST.VADODARA, GUJARAT, 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: BARB0CHIKHO.
• 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.

How to reach the Chikhodra, Dist.Vadodara, Gujarat branch

The branch is located at CHIKHODRA, PO. KASINDRA, TAL. SANKHEDA, DIST. VADODARA, GUJARAT - 391 140., which puts it inside Chikhodra, the broader Vadodara district, and the state of Gujarat. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Baroda Chikhodra, Dist.Vadodara, Gujarat branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BARB0CHIKHO 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 BARB0CHIKHO and your account number.

Verifying IFSC BARB0CHIKHO 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 BARB0CHIKHO 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.

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 Chikhodra, Dist.Vadodara, Gujarat branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BARB0CHIKHO, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: BARB0CHIKHO is the IFSC code of Bank of Baroda, CHIKHODRA, DIST.VADODARA, GUJARAT branch, in CHIKHODRA, GUJARAT. 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.