Bank of Baroda International & India Banking – National Portal of India

Bank of Baroda’s internet banking platform, bob World Internet, experienced a period of heightened security measures in early 2026, according to recent updates from the financial institution. The changes, implemented across both retail and corporate user accounts, center on the delivery of one-time passwords (OTPs). Previously, Bank of Baroda offered OTP delivery via both email and SMS. As of February 2026, the bank has discontinued email-based OTP delivery, shifting exclusively to SMS for both individual and business customers. This decision, detailed on the bank’s e-Banking login portal, is explicitly stated as a measure to “enhance the security feature” of its internet banking services. The move comes amid growing concerns regarding phishing and vishing attacks targeting banking customers, a threat Bank of Baroda directly acknowledges on its internet banking homepage, advising users to be vigilant. The bank also recommends manually entering internet banking passwords each time for added security. Bank of Baroda, described as “India’s International Bank,” provides a comprehensive suite of digital banking services, including ATM access, debit cards, mobile banking, and internet banking, aimed at streamlining customer transactions and reducing reliance on traditional branch visits. The bob World Internet platform is positioned as a 24/7 service offering “hassle-free” banking from any location. The bank’s website, bankofbaroda.bank.in, serves as the primary portal for information on personal banking, net banking, and corporate banking services. A separate login portal, feba.bobibanking.com/corp, is dedicated to corporate users. Bank of Baroda also maintains a presence through bobibanking.bankofbaroda.bank.in, which highlights the features of bob World Internet. As of today, Bank of Baroda has not publicly disclosed any specific incidents that prompted the change in OTP delivery methods, nor has it issued any further statements regarding potential vulnerabilities in its previous security protocols. The bank’s corporate communications department has not responded to requests for comment.