IFSC Code of Bank of Baroda, Kolhapur Branch, Maharashtra

Below are the complete branch details for Bank of Baroda, KOLHAPUR branch, located in KOLHAPUR, MAHARASHTRA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is BARB0VJKOLH. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.

The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case BARB0VJKOLH for Bank of Baroda – KOLHAPUR — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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, BARB0VJKOLH is the IFSC of Bank of Baroda's KOLHAPUR branch. The format is fixed: BARB = bank code, 0 = reserved, VJKOLH = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

Bank of Baroda is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kolhapur branch — IFSC BARB0VJKOLH — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kolhapur, Maharashtra.

About the Kolhapur branch

The Kolhapur branch of Bank of Baroda is situated at P BOX NO 171, 1243 58 E DURGA COMPLEX RAJARAM ROAD KOLHAPUR 416008. 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 BARB0VJKOLH is used.

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 KOLHAPUR of Bank of Baroda — its own 11-character IFSC. The code BARB0VJKOLH 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 BARB0VJKOLH the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0VJKOLH

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 BARB0VJKOLH across all three.

NEFT to Bank of Baroda, KOLHAPUR using IFSC BARB0VJKOLH

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 BARB0VJKOLH, and confirm that the system picks up Bank of Baroda – KOLHAPUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KOLHAPUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Baroda's KOLHAPUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BARB0VJKOLH while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Bank of Baroda KOLHAPUR (IFSC BARB0VJKOLH)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BARB0VJKOLH in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KOLHAPUR branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kolhapur

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 BARB0VJKOLH:

• 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 KOLHAPUR is still linked to IFSC BARB0VJKOLH.

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.

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 KOLHAPUR branch, the IFSC BARB0VJKOLH 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 Kolhapur branch

Once you have an account at Bank of Baroda – KOLHAPUR, the IFSC BARB0VJKOLH 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 Kolhapur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 22-1800223344.

• 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 BARB0VJKOLH

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 BARB0VJKOLH and the account number together uniquely identify the Kolhapur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC BARB0VJKOLH

Bank of Baroda customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KOLHAPUR 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 BARB0VJKOLH 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.

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 – KOLHAPUR:

• The IFSC is exactly BARB0VJKOLH 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 KOLHAPUR 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 Kolhapur branch

The branch is located at P BOX NO 171, 1243 58 E DURGA COMPLEX RAJARAM ROAD KOLHAPUR 416008, which puts it inside Kolhapur, the broader Kolhapur district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Baroda Kolhapur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BARB0VJKOLH 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 BARB0VJKOLH and your account number.

Verifying IFSC BARB0VJKOLH 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 BARB0VJKOLH by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 22-1800223344.
• 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 Kolhapur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BARB0VJKOLH, however, work 24x7.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: BARB0VJKOLH is the IFSC code of Bank of Baroda, KOLHAPUR branch, in KOLHAPUR, MAHARASHTRA. 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.