IFSC Code of Bank of Baroda, Sikar Branch, Rajasthan

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Bank of Baroda, SIKAR branch in SIKAR. The 11-digit IFSC BARB0VJSIKA 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 SIKAR 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.

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 – SIKAR is BARB0VJSIKA. The first four letters BARB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters VJSIKA map to this branch in SIKAR, RAJASTHAN.

Branch details at a glance

About Bank of Baroda

Bank of Baroda operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Sikar branch in Sikar. 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, BARB0VJSIKA.

About this branch

The branch is located at WARD NO.25, GHAR AANGAN APARTMENT, , HALI NO1, RANI SATI ROAD, , SIKAR, , SIKAR , 332001. It serves the Sikar 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 BARB0VJSIKA is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every Bank of Baroda branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including SIKAR of Bank of Baroda — its own 11-character IFSC. The code BARB0VJSIKA is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC BARB0VJSIKA the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0VJSIKA

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 BARB0VJSIKA across all three.

How to use IFSC BARB0VJSIKA for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Baroda's SIKAR 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 BARB0VJSIKA.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Baroda and the branch as SIKAR.
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 BARB0VJSIKA

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 – SIKAR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC BARB0VJSIKA while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to Bank of Baroda – SIKAR, use IMPS. With IFSC BARB0VJSIKA 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 Sikar

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 BARB0VJSIKA:

• 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 SIKAR is still linked to IFSC BARB0VJSIKA.

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 BARB0VJSIKA

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 – SIKAR is still mapped to IFSC BARB0VJSIKA. 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 BARB0VJSIKA and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Sikar branch is mapped to IFSC BARB0VJSIKA 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 BARB0VJSIKA.

Banking services available

The Sikar 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 BARB0VJSIKA

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 BARB0VJSIKA and the account number together uniquely identify the Sikar branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC BARB0VJSIKA

Bank of Baroda customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the SIKAR 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 BARB0VJSIKA 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.

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 – SIKAR:

• The IFSC is exactly BARB0VJSIKA 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 SIKAR 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 Sikar branch

The branch is located at WARD NO.25, GHAR AANGAN APARTMENT, , HALI NO1, RANI SATI ROAD, , SIKAR, , SIKAR , 332001, which puts it inside Sikar, the broader Sikar district, and the state of Rajasthan. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Baroda Sikar branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BARB0VJSIKA 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 BARB0VJSIKA and your account number.

Verifying IFSC BARB0VJSIKA 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 BARB0VJSIKA 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Sikar are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to BARB0VJSIKA continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code BARB0VJSIKA belongs to Bank of Baroda's SIKAR branch, located at WARD NO.25, GHAR AANGAN APARTMENT, , HALI NO1, RANI SATI ROAD, , SIKAR, ,… in SIKAR, RAJASTHAN. 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.