HDFC Bank in Chennai: IFSC codes and branch details

There is no single code — each of the 200 branches in Chennai has its own. They all begin with HDFC0, and the last six characters identify the individual branch. Find your recipient's branch in the table above to get the exact one.

The one where the account was opened — the code is tied to that branch, not to the city, and HDFC Bank has 200 of them in Chennai. If your recipient is not sure which is theirs, it is printed on their cheque book and shown in their banking app.

Yes. For a local transfer into an Indian bank account you need the account number and the IFSC code of the receiving branch. Without the IFSC the payment cannot be routed.

No. With 200 branches it ranks 2nd in Chennai, behind State Bank of India, which has 236. Branch count is not the same as which bank is best for receiving money from abroad — any Indian account can receive a local rupee transfer.

The transfer will normally be rejected and the money returned, but this takes time and a fee may apply. Always confirm the code with the recipient before sending.