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

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Bank of Baroda, KUMBAKONAM branch in KUMBAKONAM, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is BARB0VJKUKO. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the KUMBAKONAM branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC BARB0VJKUKO across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular 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, BARB0VJKUKO is the IFSC of Bank of Baroda's KUMBAKONAM branch. The format is fixed: BARB = bank code, 0 = reserved, VJKUKO = branch identifier.

Bank profile

Bank of Baroda is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Kumbakonam branch — IFSC BARB0VJKUKO — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at 42,MUTT STREET , KUMBAKONAM , TANJAUR DIST , KUMBAKONAM , 612001. It serves the Kumbakonam 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 BARB0VJKUKO 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 KUMBAKONAM of Bank of Baroda — its own 11-character IFSC. The code BARB0VJKUKO 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 BARB0VJKUKO the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Kumbakonam branch

Once you have an account at Bank of Baroda – KUMBAKONAM, the IFSC BARB0VJKUKO 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 Kumbakonam 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 BARB0VJKUKO

How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0VJKUKO

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 BARB0VJKUKO across all three.

How to use IFSC BARB0VJKUKO for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Baroda's KUMBAKONAM 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 BARB0VJKUKO.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Baroda and the branch as KUMBAKONAM.
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 KUMBAKONAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Baroda's KUMBAKONAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BARB0VJKUKO while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Bank of Baroda KUMBAKONAM (IFSC BARB0VJKUKO)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BARB0VJKUKO in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KUMBAKONAM branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Kumbakonam

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 BARB0VJKUKO:

• 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 KUMBAKONAM is still linked to IFSC BARB0VJKUKO.

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 BARB0VJKUKO

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 – KUMBAKONAM is still mapped to IFSC BARB0VJKUKO. 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 BARB0VJKUKO and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kumbakonam 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 BARB0VJKUKO 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.

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 BARB0VJKUKO and the account number together uniquely identify the Kumbakonam branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

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 – KUMBAKONAM:

• The IFSC is exactly BARB0VJKUKO 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 KUMBAKONAM 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.

Reaching the branch

The Kumbakonam branch sits at 42,MUTT STREET , KUMBAKONAM , TANJAUR DIST , KUMBAKONAM , 612001. If you are travelling from outside Kumbakonam, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 22-1800223344 to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC BARB0VJKUKO and your account number.

Verifying IFSC BARB0VJKUKO 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 BARB0VJKUKO 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Kumbakonam 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 BARB0VJKUKO continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code BARB0VJKUKO belongs to Bank of Baroda's KUMBAKONAM branch, located at 42,MUTT STREET , KUMBAKONAM , TANJAUR DIST , KUMBAKONAM , 612001 in KUMBAKONAM, 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.