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Bank of Baroda announced the launch of banking services on WhatsApp for customers and non-customers of the bank. Where is the bank headquartered?

Bank of Baroda announced the launch of banking services on WhatsApp for customers and non-customers of the bank. Where is the bank headquartered? Correct Answer Vadodara

The correct answer is Vadodara.

Key Points

  • Bank of Baroda announced the launch of banking services on WhatsApp for customers and non-customers of the bank.
  • The services offered by the bank via WhatsApp will be balance inquiry, mini statement, cheque status enquiry, cheque book request, blocking of a debit card, information on Bank’s product and services, etc.
  • The service is available for customers and non-customers of the bank.
  • The Maharaja of Baroda, Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, founded the bank on 20 July 1908 in the Princely State of Baroda, in Gujarat.
  • It is headquartered in Vadodara.

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