IFSC Code of Bank of Baroda, Katholabazar Pratapgarh Branch, Uttar Pradesh

Below are the complete branch details for Bank of Baroda, KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH branch, located in PRATAPGARH, UTTAR PRADESH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is BARB0DBKTHL. 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 BARB0DBKTHL for Bank of Baroda – KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH is BARB0DBKTHL. The first four letters BARB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters DBKTHL map to this branch in PRATAPGARH, UTTAR PRADESH.

Branch details at a glance

About Bank of Baroda

Bank of Baroda operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Katholabazar Pratapgarh branch in Pratapgarh. 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, BARB0DBKTHL.

About the Katholabazar Pratapgarh branch

The Katholabazar Pratapgarh branch of Bank of Baroda is situated at KAITHAULA BAZAR VILL KAITHAULA POSTRANIGANJ KAITHAULA PRATAPGARH PRATAPGARH UTTAR PRADESH 229410. 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 BARB0DBKTHL 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 KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH branch came to be assigned the code BARB0DBKTHL.

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 BARB0DBKTHL, money simply cannot be routed to the KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0DBKTHL

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 BARB0DBKTHL across all three.

NEFT to Bank of Baroda, KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH using IFSC BARB0DBKTHL

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 BARB0DBKTHL, and confirm that the system picks up Bank of Baroda – KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Baroda's KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BARB0DBKTHL 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 – KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH, use IMPS. With IFSC BARB0DBKTHL and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Katholabazar Pratapgarh

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 BARB0DBKTHL:

• 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 KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH is still linked to IFSC BARB0DBKTHL.

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 KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH branch, the IFSC BARB0DBKTHL 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Katholabazar Pratapgarh branch is mapped to IFSC BARB0DBKTHL 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 BARB0DBKTHL.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Katholabazar Pratapgarh 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 BARB0DBKTHL

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 BARB0DBKTHL and the account number together uniquely identify the Katholabazar Pratapgarh branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC BARB0DBKTHL

Bank of Baroda customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH 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 BARB0DBKTHL 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 BARB0DBKTHL

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 – KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH, 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: BARB0DBKTHL.
• 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.

How to reach the Katholabazar Pratapgarh branch

The branch is located at KAITHAULA BAZAR VILL KAITHAULA POSTRANIGANJ KAITHAULA PRATAPGARH PRATAPGARH UTTAR PRADESH 229410, which puts it inside Pratapgarh, the broader Pratapgarh district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Baroda Katholabazar Pratapgarh branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BARB0DBKTHL 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 BARB0DBKTHL and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BARB0DBKTHL for Bank of Baroda – KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH, 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 Katholabazar Pratapgarh branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BARB0DBKTHL, however, work 24x7.

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Summary

The IFSC code BARB0DBKTHL belongs to Bank of Baroda's KATHOLABAZAR PRATAPGARH branch, located at KAITHAULA BAZAR VILL KAITHAULA POSTRANIGANJ KAITHAULA PRATAPGARH PRATAPGARH… in PRATAPGARH, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.