Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of Baroda's MVP COLONY BRANCH branch in VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code BARB0MVPVIS 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 – MVP COLONY BRANCH is BARB0MVPVIS. The first four letters BARB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters MVPVIS map to this branch in VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH.
About the bank
Bank of Baroda serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Mvp Colony Branch branch in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code BARB0MVPVIS for all electronic settlement.
Mvp Colony Branch branch overview
Located at MVP COLONY BRANCH,FLAT NO 2-30-15/1, MIG-1 B, 15, MVP COLONY,,VISHAKAPATNAM,530017, the Mvp Colony Branch branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC BARB0MVPVIS is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Bank of Baroda |
|---|---|
| Branch | Mvp Colony Branch |
| IFSC Code | BARB0MVPVIS |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | MVP COLONY BRANCH,FLAT NO 2-30-15/1, MIG-1 B, 15, MVP COLONY,,VISHAKAPATNAM,530017 |
| City | Visakhapatnam |
| District | Vishakhapatnam |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Phone | 1800223344 |
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 MVP COLONY BRANCH of Bank of Baroda — its own 11-character IFSC. The code BARB0MVPVIS 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 BARB0MVPVIS the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
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 BARB0MVPVIS and the account number together uniquely identify the Mvp Colony Branch branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC BARB0MVPVIS
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 BARB0MVPVIS across all three.
How to use IFSC BARB0MVPVIS for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Bank of Baroda's MVP COLONY 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 BARB0MVPVIS.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Bank of Baroda and the branch as MVP COLONY BRANCH.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC BARB0MVPVIS
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 – MVP COLONY BRANCH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC BARB0MVPVIS while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to Bank of Baroda MVP COLONY BRANCH (IFSC BARB0MVPVIS)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC BARB0MVPVIS in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MVP COLONY BRANCH branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC BARB0MVPVIS for Bank of Baroda – MVP COLONY 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 – BARB0MVPVIS | Yes – BARB0MVPVIS | Yes – BARB0MVPVIS |
For most retail customers crediting the Mvp Colony 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.
UPI payments and IFSC BARB0MVPVIS
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 – MVP COLONY BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC BARB0MVPVIS. 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 BARB0MVPVIS and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Mvp Colony Branch branch
Once you have an account at Bank of Baroda – MVP COLONY BRANCH, the IFSC BARB0MVPVIS 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 Mvp Colony 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 BARB0MVPVIS
Online banking and IFSC BARB0MVPVIS
Bank of Baroda customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MVP COLONY 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 BARB0MVPVIS 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 Mvp Colony Branch branch sits at MVP COLONY BRANCH,FLAT NO 2-30-15/1, MIG-1 B, 15, MVP COLONY,,VISHAKAPATNAM,530017. If you are travelling from outside Visakhapatnam, 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 BARB0MVPVIS and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC BARB0MVPVIS
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 – MVP COLONY 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:
BARB0MVPVIS. - 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 Mvp Colony Branch branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC BARB0MVPVIS, however, work 24x7.
Verifying IFSC BARB0MVPVIS 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 BARB0MVPVIS by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 1800223344.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch address & contact
Bank of BarodaMvp Colony Branch Branch
MVP COLONY BRANCH,FLAT NO 2-30-15/1, MIG-1 B, 15, MVP COLONY,,VISHAKAPATNAM,530017
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Phone: 1800223344
IFSC: BARB0MVPVIS
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bank of Baroda Mvp Colony Branch branch located?
Bank of Baroda's Mvp Colony Branch branch is located at MVP COLONY BRANCH,FLAT NO 2-30-15/1, MIG-1 B, 15, MVP COLONY,,VISHAKAPATNAM,530017, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
What is the phone number of Bank of Baroda Mvp Colony Branch branch?
You can reach the branch at 1800223344 during regular banking hours.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using BARB0MVPVIS be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Bank of Baroda – Mvp Colony Branch reflect within 30 minutes.
How do I add Bank of Baroda Mvp Colony Branch as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC BARB0MVPVIS, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Is IFSC BARB0MVPVIS valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC BARB0MVPVIS 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 Mvp Colony Branch branch but serve different purposes.
Summary
The IFSC code BARB0MVPVIS belongs to Bank of Baroda's MVP COLONY BRANCH branch, located at MVP COLONY BRANCH,FLAT NO 2-30-15/1, MIG-1 B, 15, MVP… in VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH. 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.
