IFSC Code of DBS Bank India Limited, Adambakkam Branch, Tamil Nadu

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for DBS Bank India Limited, ADAMBAKKAM branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC DBSS0IN0417 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with DBS Bank India Limited at the ADAMBAKKAM location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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 DBS Bank India Limited – ADAMBAKKAM is DBSS0IN0417. The first four letters DBSS are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters IN0417 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.

About DBS Bank India Limited

DBS Bank India Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Adambakkam branch in Chennai. Each branch is enabled for NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and core banking, allowing customers to send and receive money anywhere in the country using a unique IFSC – in this case, DBSS0IN0417.

Branch details at a glance

Adambakkam branch overview

Located at NEW NO. 26 OLD NO. 9, MAHALAKSHMI NAGAR SECOND MAIN ROAD,,ADAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI,ADAMBAKKAM,600088-CHENNAI,TAMIL NADU, the Adambakkam branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC DBSS0IN0417 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

The role of IFSC in India's payments network

India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how DBS Bank India Limited's ADAMBAKKAM branch came to be assigned the code DBSS0IN0417.

Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC DBSS0IN0417, money simply cannot be routed to the ADAMBAKKAM branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Adambakkam branch is mapped to IFSC DBSS0IN0417 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of DBS Bank India Limited, 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 DBSS0IN0417.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Adambakkam branch can access most of DBS Bank India Limited'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 DBSS0IN0417

How to transfer money using IFSC DBSS0IN0417

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 DBSS0IN0417 across all three.

How to use IFSC DBSS0IN0417 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to DBS Bank India Limited's ADAMBAKKAM 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 DBSS0IN0417.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as DBS Bank India Limited and the branch as ADAMBAKKAM.
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 ADAMBAKKAM

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at DBS Bank India Limited's ADAMBAKKAM branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC DBSS0IN0417 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to DBS Bank India Limited – ADAMBAKKAM, use IMPS. With IFSC DBSS0IN0417 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Adambakkam

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC DBSS0IN0417:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at ADAMBAKKAM is still linked to IFSC DBSS0IN0417.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

UPI payments and IFSC DBSS0IN0417

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 DBS Bank India Limited – ADAMBAKKAM is still mapped to IFSC DBSS0IN0417. 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 DBSS0IN0417 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC DBSS0IN0417

DBS Bank India Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the ADAMBAKKAM 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 DBSS0IN0417 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 & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Adambakkam branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC DBSS0IN0417 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC DBSS0IN0417

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 DBS Bank India Limited – ADAMBAKKAM, 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: DBSS0IN0417.
• 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 Adambakkam branch sits at NEW NO. 26 OLD NO. 9, MAHALAKSHMI NAGAR SECOND MAIN ROAD,,ADAMBAKKAM, CHENNAI,ADAMBAKKAM,600088-CHENNAI,TAMIL NADU. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 4422531217 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 DBSS0IN0417 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC DBSS0IN0417 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 DBSS0IN0417 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 4422531217.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Adambakkam 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 DBSS0IN0417 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code DBSS0IN0417 belongs to DBS Bank India Limited's ADAMBAKKAM branch, located at NEW NO. 26 OLD NO. 9, MAHALAKSHMI NAGAR SECOND MAIN ROAD,,ADAMBAKKAM,… in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. 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.