IFSC Code of Bank of Baroda, Shimoga, Karnataka Branch, Karnataka

Below are the complete branch details for Bank of Baroda, SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA branch, located in SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is BARB0SHIMOG. 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 BARB0SHIMOG for Bank of Baroda – SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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, BARB0SHIMOG is the IFSC of Bank of Baroda's SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA branch. The format is fixed: BARB = bank code, 0 = reserved, SHIMOG = branch identifier.

About Bank of Baroda

Bank of Baroda operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Shimoga, Karnataka branch in Shimoga. 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, BARB0SHIMOG.

About the Shimoga, Karnataka branch

The Shimoga, Karnataka branch of Bank of Baroda is situated at PATIL BUILDINGS, NEAR ASHOKA CIRCLE, B. H. ROAD, SHIMOGA 577 201, KARNATAKA. 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 BARB0SHIMOG is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA branch came to be assigned the code BARB0SHIMOG.

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 BARB0SHIMOG, money simply cannot be routed to the SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA branch electronically.

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 BARB0SHIMOG and the account number together uniquely identify the Shimoga, Karnataka branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0SHIMOG

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 BARB0SHIMOG across all three.

How to use IFSC BARB0SHIMOG for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Baroda's SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA 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 BARB0SHIMOG.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Baroda and the branch as SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC BARB0SHIMOG

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 – SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC BARB0SHIMOG while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Bank of Baroda – SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA, use IMPS. With IFSC BARB0SHIMOG 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 BARB0SHIMOG for Bank of Baroda – SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA, 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 Shimoga, Karnataka 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.

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 SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA branch, the IFSC BARB0SHIMOG 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 Shimoga, Karnataka branch is mapped to IFSC BARB0SHIMOG 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 BARB0SHIMOG.

Banking services available

The Shimoga, Karnataka 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 BARB0SHIMOG

Online banking and IFSC BARB0SHIMOG

Bank of Baroda customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA 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 BARB0SHIMOG 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.

Reaching the branch

The Shimoga, Karnataka branch sits at PATIL BUILDINGS, NEAR ASHOKA CIRCLE, B. H. ROAD, SHIMOGA 577 201, KARNATAKA. If you are travelling from outside Shimoga, 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 BARB0SHIMOG and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BARB0SHIMOG

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 – SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA, 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: BARB0SHIMOG.
• 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.

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 Shimoga, Karnataka branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BARB0SHIMOG, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC BARB0SHIMOG for Bank of Baroda – SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA, 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

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code BARB0SHIMOG belongs to Bank of Baroda's SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA branch, located at PATIL BUILDINGS, NEAR ASHOKA CIRCLE, B. H. ROAD, SHIMOGA 577 201, KARNATAKA in SHIMOGA, KARNATAKA. 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.