IFSC Code of Bank of Baroda, Branch Branch, Kerala

If you are searching for the IFSC code of Bank of Baroda, BRANCH branch in PUNALUR, KERALA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is BARB0PUNALU. 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 BRANCH branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC BARB0PUNALU 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, BARB0PUNALU is the IFSC of Bank of Baroda's BRANCH branch. The format is fixed: BARB = bank code, 0 = reserved, PUNALU = branch identifier.

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 Branch branch — IFSC BARB0PUNALU — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Punalur, Kerala.

About this branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR,BLDG VIII-2F,CHOWKA ROAD,PUNALUR,KOLLAM DISTRICT,PUNALUR,KERALA - 691305.. It serves the Punalur 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 BARB0PUNALU is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 BRANCH branch came to be assigned the code BARB0PUNALU.

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 BARB0PUNALU, money simply cannot be routed to the BRANCH branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0PUNALU

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 BARB0PUNALU across all three.

NEFT to Bank of Baroda, BRANCH using IFSC BARB0PUNALU

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 BARB0PUNALU, and confirm that the system picks up Bank of Baroda – BRANCH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Baroda's BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BARB0PUNALU while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Bank of Baroda BRANCH (IFSC BARB0PUNALU)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BARB0PUNALU in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BRANCH branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Branch

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 BARB0PUNALU:

• 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 BRANCH is still linked to IFSC BARB0PUNALU.

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 BARB0PUNALU

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 – BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC BARB0PUNALU. 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 BARB0PUNALU and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Branch branch is mapped to IFSC BARB0PUNALU 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 BARB0PUNALU.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Branch 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 BARB0PUNALU

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 BARB0PUNALU and the account number together uniquely identify the Branch branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Branch 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 BARB0PUNALU 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BARB0PUNALU

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 – BRANCH, 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: BARB0PUNALU.
• 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 Branch branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR,BLDG VIII-2F,CHOWKA ROAD,PUNALUR,KOLLAM DISTRICT,PUNALUR,KERALA - 691305., which puts it inside Punalur, the broader Kumbharia district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Baroda Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BARB0PUNALU should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 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 BARB0PUNALU and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BARB0PUNALU for Bank of Baroda – BRANCH, 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 Branch branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BARB0PUNALU, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: BARB0PUNALU is the IFSC code of Bank of Baroda, BRANCH branch, in PUNALUR, KERALA. 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.