This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Bank of Baroda, HARCHANDPUR branch in RAI BARELI. The 11-digit IFSC BARB0DBHARC uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with Bank of Baroda at the HARCHANDPUR location, this is the only IFSC you need.
We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this 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, BARB0DBHARC is the IFSC of Bank of Baroda's HARCHANDPUR branch. The format is fixed: BARB = bank code, 0 = reserved, DBHARC = branch identifier.
About Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Harchandpur branch in Rai Bareli. 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, BARB0DBHARC.
About the Harchandpur branch
The Harchandpur branch of Bank of Baroda is situated at AT POHARCHANDPURDISTRAE BARELI HARCH RAI BARELI UTTAR PRADESH 229303. 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 BARB0DBHARC is used.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Bank of Baroda |
|---|---|
| Branch | Harchandpur |
| IFSC Code | BARB0DBHARC |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | AT POHARCHANDPURDISTRAE BARELI HARCH RAI BARELI UTTAR PRADESH 229303 |
| City | Rai Bareli |
| District | Rai Bareli |
| State | Uttar Pradesh |
| STD Code | 22 |
| Phone | 1800223344 |
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 HARCHANDPUR branch came to be assigned the code BARB0DBHARC.
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 BARB0DBHARC, money simply cannot be routed to the HARCHANDPUR branch electronically.
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Harchandpur branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC BARB0DBHARC for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0DBHARC
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 BARB0DBHARC across all three.
NEFT to Bank of Baroda, HARCHANDPUR using IFSC BARB0DBHARC
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 BARB0DBHARC, and confirm that the system picks up Bank of Baroda – HARCHANDPUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to HARCHANDPUR
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Baroda's HARCHANDPUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC BARB0DBHARC 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 – HARCHANDPUR, use IMPS. With IFSC BARB0DBHARC 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 Harchandpur
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 BARB0DBHARC:
- 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 HARCHANDPUR is still linked to IFSC BARB0DBHARC.
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 BARB0DBHARC
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 – HARCHANDPUR is still mapped to IFSC BARB0DBHARC. 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 BARB0DBHARC and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Harchandpur branch
Once you have an account at Bank of Baroda – HARCHANDPUR, the IFSC BARB0DBHARC stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:
- Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
- Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
- Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
- NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
- Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
- Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
- Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.
Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Harchandpur 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 BARB0DBHARC
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Harchandpur 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 BARB0DBHARC 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.
How to reach the Harchandpur branch
The branch is located at AT POHARCHANDPURDISTRAE BARELI HARCH RAI BARELI UTTAR PRADESH 229303, which puts it inside Rai Bareli, the broader Rai Bareli district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Baroda Harchandpur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BARB0DBHARC 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 BARB0DBHARC and your account number.
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 – HARCHANDPUR:
- The IFSC is exactly BARB0DBHARC 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 HARCHANDPUR 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.
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 Harchandpur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BARB0DBHARC, however, work 24x7.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC BARB0DBHARC for Bank of Baroda – HARCHANDPUR, 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 address & contact
Bank of BarodaHarchandpur Branch
AT POHARCHANDPURDISTRAE BARELI HARCH RAI BARELI UTTAR PRADESH 229303
Rai Bareli, Uttar Pradesh
Phone: 22-1800223344
IFSC: BARB0DBHARC
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC BARB0DBHARC for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC BARB0DBHARC to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC BARB0DBHARC the same for all accounts at Harchandpur branch?
Yes. The IFSC BARB0DBHARC is shared by every account held at Bank of Baroda's Harchandpur branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Where is Bank of Baroda Harchandpur branch located?
Bank of Baroda's Harchandpur branch is located at AT POHARCHANDPURDISTRAE BARELI HARCH RAI BARELI UTTAR PRADESH 229303, Rai Bareli, Uttar Pradesh.
How do I add Bank of Baroda Harchandpur as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC BARB0DBHARC, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC BARB0DBHARC valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC BARB0DBHARC is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
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 Harchandpur branch but serve different purposes.
Does Bank of Baroda Harchandpur branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 22-1800223344 to confirm.
Final notes
To recap: BARB0DBHARC is the IFSC code of Bank of Baroda, HARCHANDPUR branch, in RAI BARELI, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.


