IFSC Code of IDBI Bank, Baroda Corporate Banking Branch Branch, Gujarat

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to IDBI Bank's BARODA CORPORATE BANKING BRANCH branch in VADODARA, GUJARAT. The branch's IFSC code IBKL0000378 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.

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, IBKL0000378 is the IFSC of IDBI Bank's BARODA CORPORATE BANKING BRANCH branch. The format is fixed: IBKL = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000378 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

IDBI Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Baroda Corporate Banking Branch branch — IFSC IBKL0000378 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Vadodara, Gujarat.

Branch details at a glance

About the Baroda Corporate Banking Branch branch

The Baroda Corporate Banking Branch branch of IDBI Bank is situated at 1ST FLOORGARG PLAZA 46 A GAUTAM NAGAR RACE COURSE ROAD BARODA 390 007. 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 IBKL0000378 is used.

Why every IDBI Bank 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 BARODA CORPORATE BANKING BRANCH of IDBI Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IBKL0000378 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 IBKL0000378 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Baroda Corporate Banking Branch branch is mapped to IFSC IBKL0000378 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of IDBI Bank, 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 IBKL0000378.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Baroda Corporate Banking Branch branch can access most of IDBI Bank'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 IBKL0000378

How to transfer money using IFSC IBKL0000378

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 IBKL0000378 across all three.

How to use IFSC IBKL0000378 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to IDBI Bank's BARODA CORPORATE BANKING 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).

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 IBKL0000378.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as IDBI Bank and the branch as BARODA CORPORATE BANKING BRANCH.
5. 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 BARODA CORPORATE BANKING BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at IDBI Bank's BARODA CORPORATE BANKING BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IBKL0000378 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to IDBI Bank – BARODA CORPORATE BANKING BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC IBKL0000378 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 IBKL0000378 for IDBI Bank – BARODA CORPORATE BANKING 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Baroda Corporate Banking 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 IDBI Bank's BARODA CORPORATE BANKING BRANCH branch, the IFSC IBKL0000378 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 IBKL0000378

IDBI Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the BARODA CORPORATE BANKING 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 IBKL0000378 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 IDBI Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC IBKL0000378 and the account number together uniquely identify the Baroda Corporate Banking Branch branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IBKL0000378

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 IDBI Bank – BARODA CORPORATE BANKING 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: IBKL0000378.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Baroda Corporate Banking Branch branch sits at 1ST FLOORGARG PLAZA 46 A GAUTAM NAGAR RACE COURSE ROAD BARODA 390 007. If you are travelling from outside Vadodara, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9819876593 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 IBKL0000378 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IBKL0000378 for IDBI Bank – BARODA CORPORATE BANKING 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 Baroda Corporate Banking 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 IBKL0000378 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code IBKL0000378 belongs to IDBI Bank's BARODA CORPORATE BANKING BRANCH branch, located at 1ST FLOORGARG PLAZA 46 A GAUTAM NAGAR RACE COURSE ROAD BARODA 390 007 in VADODARA, GUJARAT. 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.