Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of Baroda's DIRECTORATE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, PORVORIM branch in PORVORIM, GOA. The branch's IFSC code BARB0DOAPOR 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, BARB0DOAPOR is the IFSC of Bank of Baroda's DIRECTORATE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, PORVORIM branch. The format is fixed: BARB = bank code, 0 = reserved, DOAPOR = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Bank of Baroda |
|---|---|
| Branch | Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim |
| IFSC Code | BARB0DOAPOR |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | GROUND FLOOR, KAUTILYA LEKHA BHAVAN, ALTO PORVORIM, PORVORIM, BARDEZ, NORTH GOA, GOA - 403521 |
| City | Porvorim |
| District | North Goa |
| State | Goa |
| STD Code | 22 |
| Phone | 1800223344 |
About Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim branch in Porvorim. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, BARB0DOAPOR.
About the Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim branch
The Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim branch of Bank of Baroda is situated at GROUND FLOOR, KAUTILYA LEKHA BHAVAN, ALTO PORVORIM, PORVORIM, BARDEZ, NORTH GOA, GOA - 403521. 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 BARB0DOAPOR is used.
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 DIRECTORATE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, PORVORIM branch came to be assigned the code BARB0DOAPOR.
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 BARB0DOAPOR, money simply cannot be routed to the DIRECTORATE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, PORVORIM branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0DOAPOR
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 BARB0DOAPOR across all three.
How to use IFSC BARB0DOAPOR for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Baroda's DIRECTORATE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, PORVORIM 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC BARB0DOAPOR.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Baroda and the branch as DIRECTORATE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, PORVORIM.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC BARB0DOAPOR
RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Bank of Baroda – DIRECTORATE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, PORVORIM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC BARB0DOAPOR while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to Bank of Baroda DIRECTORATE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, PORVORIM (IFSC BARB0DOAPOR)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BARB0DOAPOR in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the DIRECTORATE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, PORVORIM branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC BARB0DOAPOR for Bank of Baroda – DIRECTORATE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, PORVORIM, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – BARB0DOAPOR | Yes – BARB0DOAPOR | Yes – BARB0DOAPOR |
For most retail customers crediting the Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim 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 BARB0DOAPOR
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 – DIRECTORATE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, PORVORIM is still mapped to IFSC BARB0DOAPOR. 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 BARB0DOAPOR and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim branch is mapped to IFSC BARB0DOAPOR 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 BARB0DOAPOR.
Banking services available
The Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim 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 BARB0DOAPOR
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC BARB0DOAPOR for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim 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 BARB0DOAPOR 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.
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 – DIRECTORATE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, PORVORIM:
- The IFSC is exactly BARB0DOAPOR 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 DIRECTORATE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, PORVORIM 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 Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim branch
The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR, KAUTILYA LEKHA BHAVAN, ALTO PORVORIM, PORVORIM, BARDEZ, NORTH GOA, GOA - 403521, which puts it inside Porvorim, the broader North Goa district, and the state of Goa. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Baroda Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BARB0DOAPOR should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 22-1800223344 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 BARB0DOAPOR and your account number.
Verifying IFSC BARB0DOAPOR 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 BARB0DOAPOR 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 Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BARB0DOAPOR, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Bank of BarodaDirectorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim Branch
GROUND FLOOR, KAUTILYA LEKHA BHAVAN, ALTO PORVORIM, PORVORIM, BARDEZ, NORTH GOA, GOA - 403521
Porvorim, Goa
Phone: 22-1800223344
IFSC: BARB0DOAPOR
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim branch but serve different purposes.
Can I use IFSC BARB0DOAPOR for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC BARB0DOAPOR to send funds instantly.
What is the phone number of Bank of Baroda Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim branch?
You can reach the branch at 22-1800223344 during regular banking hours.
What is the IFSC code of Bank of Baroda Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim branch?
The IFSC code of Bank of Baroda, Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim branch is BARB0DOAPOR. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Is IFSC BARB0DOAPOR valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC BARB0DOAPOR is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using BARB0DOAPOR be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Bank of Baroda – Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC BARB0DOAPOR the same for all accounts at Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim branch?
Yes. The IFSC BARB0DOAPOR is shared by every account held at Bank of Baroda's Directorate of Accounts Department, Porvorim branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Final notes
To recap: BARB0DOAPOR is the IFSC code of Bank of Baroda, DIRECTORATE OF ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT, PORVORIM branch, in PORVORIM, GOA. 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.
