IFSC Code of Bank of Baroda, Malabar Hill Branch, Maharashtra

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of Baroda's MALABAR HILL branch in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code BARB0DBMLBA 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, BARB0DBMLBA is the IFSC of Bank of Baroda's MALABAR HILL branch. The format is fixed: BARB = bank code, 0 = reserved, DBMLBA = branch identifier.

About the bank

Bank of Baroda serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Malabar Hill branch in Mumbai, Maharashtra is part of this network and uses the IFSC code BARB0DBMLBA for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

Malabar Hill branch overview

Located at GROUND FLOOR NAV KRISHNA KUNJ CHS LTD212 WNEAR WALKESHWAR BUS STOP MUMBAI MUMBAI MUMBAI MAHARASHTRA 400006, the Malabar Hill branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC BARB0DBMLBA is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 MALABAR HILL of Bank of Baroda — its own 11-character IFSC. The code BARB0DBMLBA 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 BARB0DBMLBA the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Malabar Hill branch is mapped to IFSC BARB0DBMLBA on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Bank of Baroda, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains BARB0DBMLBA.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Malabar Hill 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 BARB0DBMLBA

How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0DBMLBA

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 BARB0DBMLBA across all three.

How to use IFSC BARB0DBMLBA for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Baroda's MALABAR HILL 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 BARB0DBMLBA.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Baroda and the branch as MALABAR HILL.
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 MALABAR HILL

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Baroda's MALABAR HILL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BARB0DBMLBA while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Bank of Baroda MALABAR HILL (IFSC BARB0DBMLBA)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BARB0DBMLBA in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MALABAR HILL branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC BARB0DBMLBA for Bank of Baroda – MALABAR HILL, 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 Malabar Hill 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 BARB0DBMLBA

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 – MALABAR HILL is still mapped to IFSC BARB0DBMLBA. 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 BARB0DBMLBA and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC BARB0DBMLBA

Bank of Baroda customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MALABAR HILL 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 BARB0DBMLBA 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.

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 BARB0DBMLBA and the account number together uniquely identify the Malabar Hill 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 – MALABAR HILL:

• The IFSC is exactly BARB0DBMLBA 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 MALABAR HILL 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 Malabar Hill branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR NAV KRISHNA KUNJ CHS LTD212 WNEAR WALKESHWAR BUS STOP MUMBAI MUMBAI MUMBAI MAHARASHTRA 400006, which puts it inside Mumbai, the broader Mumbai district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Baroda Malabar Hill branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BARB0DBMLBA 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 BARB0DBMLBA and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BARB0DBMLBA for Bank of Baroda – MALABAR HILL, 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 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 Malabar Hill branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BARB0DBMLBA, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: BARB0DBMLBA is the IFSC code of Bank of Baroda, MALABAR HILL branch, in MUMBAI, 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.