IFSC Code of Bank of Baroda, Smriti Nagar Bhilai Branch, Chhattisgarh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of Baroda's SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI branch in DURG, CHHATTISGARH. The branch's IFSC code BARB0DBSMRI 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 SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI branch, the IFSC BARB0DBSMRI breaks down as follows: BARB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and DBSMRI 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 Smriti Nagar Bhilai branch in Durg, Chhattisgarh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code BARB0DBSMRI for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at JUNWANI ROAD NEAR APOLO HOSPSMRITI NAGAR BHILAI NAGAR DURG CHHATTISGARH 490020. It serves the Durg 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 BARB0DBSMRI is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI branch came to be assigned the code BARB0DBSMRI.

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 BARB0DBSMRI, money simply cannot be routed to the SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI branch electronically.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Smriti Nagar Bhilai branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC BARB0DBSMRI 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 BARB0DBSMRI

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 BARB0DBSMRI across all three.

How to use IFSC BARB0DBSMRI for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Baroda's SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI 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 BARB0DBSMRI.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Baroda and the branch as SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Baroda's SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BARB0DBSMRI while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Bank of Baroda SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI (IFSC BARB0DBSMRI)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BARB0DBSMRI in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC BARB0DBSMRI for Bank of Baroda – SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI, 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 Smriti Nagar Bhilai 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.

UPI payments and IFSC BARB0DBSMRI

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 – SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI is still mapped to IFSC BARB0DBSMRI. 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 BARB0DBSMRI and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Smriti Nagar Bhilai branch

Once you have an account at Bank of Baroda – SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI, the IFSC BARB0DBSMRI 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 Smriti Nagar Bhilai 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 BARB0DBSMRI

Online banking and IFSC BARB0DBSMRI

Bank of Baroda customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI 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 BARB0DBSMRI 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.

How to reach the Smriti Nagar Bhilai branch

The branch is located at JUNWANI ROAD NEAR APOLO HOSPSMRITI NAGAR BHILAI NAGAR DURG CHHATTISGARH 490020, which puts it inside Durg, the broader Durg district, and the state of Chhattisgarh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Baroda Smriti Nagar Bhilai branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BARB0DBSMRI should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 22-1800223344 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 BARB0DBSMRI and your account number.

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 – SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI:

• The IFSC is exactly BARB0DBSMRI 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 SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI 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.

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 Smriti Nagar Bhilai branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BARB0DBSMRI, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BARB0DBSMRI for Bank of Baroda – SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI, 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

Summary

The IFSC code BARB0DBSMRI belongs to Bank of Baroda's SMRITI NAGAR BHILAI branch, located at JUNWANI ROAD NEAR APOLO HOSPSMRITI NAGAR BHILAI NAGAR DURG CHHATTISGARH 490020 in DURG, CHHATTISGARH. 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.