IFSC Code of Bank of Baroda, Jakkanpur Branch, Bihar

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of Baroda's JAKKANPUR branch in PATNA, BIHAR. The branch's IFSC code BARB0JAKKAN 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.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for Bank of Baroda – JAKKANPUR is BARB0JAKKAN. The first four letters BARB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters JAKKAN map to this branch in PATNA, BIHAR.

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 Jakkanpur branch — IFSC BARB0JAKKAN — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Patna, Bihar.

Jakkanpur branch overview

Located at NEAR GAUDIA MATH MANDIR GANDHI PATH JAKKANPUR PATNA BIHAR 800001, the Jakkanpur branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC BARB0JAKKAN 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 JAKKANPUR of Bank of Baroda — its own 11-character IFSC. The code BARB0JAKKAN 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 BARB0JAKKAN 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 BARB0JAKKAN

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 BARB0JAKKAN across all three.

How to use IFSC BARB0JAKKAN for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Baroda's JAKKANPUR 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 BARB0JAKKAN.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Baroda and the branch as JAKKANPUR.
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 JAKKANPUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Baroda's JAKKANPUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BARB0JAKKAN while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Bank of Baroda – JAKKANPUR, use IMPS. With IFSC BARB0JAKKAN and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC BARB0JAKKAN for Bank of Baroda – JAKKANPUR, 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 Jakkanpur 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 BARB0JAKKAN

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 – JAKKANPUR is still mapped to IFSC BARB0JAKKAN. 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 BARB0JAKKAN and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Jakkanpur branch is mapped to IFSC BARB0JAKKAN 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 BARB0JAKKAN.

Banking services available

The Jakkanpur branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 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 BARB0JAKKAN

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 BARB0JAKKAN and the account number together uniquely identify the Jakkanpur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC BARB0JAKKAN

Bank of Baroda customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the JAKKANPUR 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 BARB0JAKKAN 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BARB0JAKKAN

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 – JAKKANPUR, 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: BARB0JAKKAN.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Jakkanpur branch sits at NEAR GAUDIA MATH MANDIR GANDHI PATH JAKKANPUR PATNA BIHAR 800001. If you are travelling from outside Patna, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 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 BARB0JAKKAN and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BARB0JAKKAN for Bank of Baroda – JAKKANPUR, 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 Jakkanpur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BARB0JAKKAN, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code BARB0JAKKAN belongs to Bank of Baroda's JAKKANPUR branch, located at NEAR GAUDIA MATH MANDIR GANDHI PATH JAKKANPUR PATNA BIHAR 800001 in PATNA, BIHAR. 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.