Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of Baroda's BRANCH branch in SIRSI, KARNATAKA. The branch's IFSC code BARB0SIRSIX is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.
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 – BRANCH is BARB0SIRSIX. The first four letters BARB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters SIRSIX map to this branch in SIRSI, KARNATAKA.
Bank profile
Bank of Baroda is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Branch branch — IFSC BARB0SIRSIX — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Sirsi, Karnataka.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Bank of Baroda |
|---|---|
| Branch | Branch |
| IFSC Code | BARB0SIRSIX |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | BRS ARCADE, CTS NO 247/A, HOSPET ROAD, SIRSI, DIST.UTTAR KANNADA , KARNATAKA - 581401 |
| City | Sirsi |
| District | Tumkur |
| State | Karnataka |
| Phone | 1800223344 |
About the Branch branch
The Branch branch of Bank of Baroda is situated at BRS ARCADE, CTS NO 247/A, HOSPET ROAD, SIRSI, DIST.UTTAR KANNADA , KARNATAKA - 581401. 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 BARB0SIRSIX is used.
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 BRANCH of Bank of Baroda — its own 11-character IFSC. The code BARB0SIRSIX 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 BARB0SIRSIX the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Account types you can open at the Branch branch
Once you have an account at Bank of Baroda – BRANCH, the IFSC BARB0SIRSIX 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 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 BARB0SIRSIX
How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0SIRSIX
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 BARB0SIRSIX across all three.
How to use IFSC BARB0SIRSIX for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Baroda's BRANCH 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC BARB0SIRSIX.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Baroda and the branch as BRANCH.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT 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 BARB0SIRSIX while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
IMPS to Bank of Baroda BRANCH (IFSC BARB0SIRSIX)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BARB0SIRSIX in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the BRANCH branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC BARB0SIRSIX for Bank of Baroda – BRANCH, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – BARB0SIRSIX | Yes – BARB0SIRSIX | Yes – BARB0SIRSIX |
For most retail customers crediting the Branch 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 BRANCH branch, the IFSC BARB0SIRSIX 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.
Online banking and IFSC BARB0SIRSIX
Bank of Baroda customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BRANCH 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 BARB0SIRSIX 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.
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 BARB0SIRSIX 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.
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 – BRANCH:
- The IFSC is exactly BARB0SIRSIX 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 BRANCH 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 Branch branch
The branch is located at BRS ARCADE, CTS NO 247/A, HOSPET ROAD, SIRSI, DIST.UTTAR KANNADA , KARNATAKA - 581401, which puts it inside Sirsi, the broader Tumkur district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Baroda Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC BARB0SIRSIX should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 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 BARB0SIRSIX and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC BARB0SIRSIX 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.
Working hours
Branch counters at Branch 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 BARB0SIRSIX continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Bank of BarodaBranch Branch
BRS ARCADE, CTS NO 247/A, HOSPET ROAD, SIRSI, DIST.UTTAR KANNADA , KARNATAKA - 581401
Sirsi, Karnataka
Phone: 1800223344
IFSC: BARB0SIRSIX
Frequently asked questions
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 Branch branch but serve different purposes.
Can I use IFSC BARB0SIRSIX for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC BARB0SIRSIX to send funds instantly.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using BARB0SIRSIX be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Bank of Baroda – Branch reflect within 30 minutes.
Does Bank of Baroda Branch branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 1800223344 to confirm.
How do I add Bank of Baroda Branch as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC BARB0SIRSIX, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC BARB0SIRSIX the same for all accounts at Branch branch?
Yes. The IFSC BARB0SIRSIX is shared by every account held at Bank of Baroda's Branch branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the IFSC code of Bank of Baroda Branch branch?
The IFSC code of Bank of Baroda, Branch branch is BARB0SIRSIX. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Summary
The IFSC code BARB0SIRSIX belongs to Bank of Baroda's BRANCH branch, located at BRS ARCADE, CTS NO 247/A, HOSPET ROAD, SIRSI, DIST.UTTAR KANNADA , KARNATAKA -… in SIRSI, 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.


