This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Federal Bank, HUBLI branch in HUBLI. The 11-digit IFSC FDRL0001338 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 Federal Bank at the HUBLI 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.
An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.
For Federal Bank's HUBLI branch, the IFSC FDRL0001338 breaks down as follows: FDRL identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 001338 identifies this particular branch.
About Federal Bank
Federal Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Hubli branch in Hubli. 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, FDRL0001338.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Federal Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Hubli |
| IFSC Code | FDRL0001338 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | REVANKAR COMFORTS, S.V. ROAD, COURT CIRCLE, HUBLI-29, KARNATAKA |
| City | Hubli |
| District | Hubli |
| State | Karnataka |
| STD Code | 836 |
| Phone | 2368449 |
About this branch
The branch is located at REVANKAR COMFORTS, S.V. ROAD, COURT CIRCLE, HUBLI-29, KARNATAKA. It serves the Hubli region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Federal Bank. The IFSC FDRL0001338 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
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 Federal Bank's HUBLI branch came to be assigned the code FDRL0001338.
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 FDRL0001338, money simply cannot be routed to the HUBLI branch electronically.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Hubli branch is mapped to IFSC FDRL0001338 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Federal 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 FDRL0001338.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Hubli branch can access most of Federal 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 FDRL0001338
How to transfer money using IFSC FDRL0001338
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 FDRL0001338 across all three.
How to use IFSC FDRL0001338 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to Federal Bank's HUBLI 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC FDRL0001338.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as Federal Bank and the branch as HUBLI.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC FDRL0001338
RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to Federal Bank – HUBLI, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC FDRL0001338 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Federal Bank – HUBLI, use IMPS. With IFSC FDRL0001338 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 FDRL0001338 for Federal Bank – HUBLI, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – FDRL0001338 | Yes – FDRL0001338 | Yes – FDRL0001338 |
For most retail customers crediting the Hubli 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.
UPI payments and IFSC FDRL0001338
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 Federal Bank – HUBLI is still mapped to IFSC FDRL0001338. 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 FDRL0001338 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Hubli branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC FDRL0001338 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Federal Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC FDRL0001338 and the account number together uniquely identify the Hubli branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Things to verify before sending money
Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to Federal Bank – HUBLI:
- The IFSC is exactly FDRL0001338 with no extra spaces.
- The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
- The portal auto-fills Federal Bank as the bank name and HUBLI as the branch.
- The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
- You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.
A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.
How to reach the Hubli branch
The branch is located at REVANKAR COMFORTS, S.V. ROAD, COURT CIRCLE, HUBLI-29, KARNATAKA, which puts it inside Hubli, the broader Hubli district, and the state of Karnataka. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Federal Bank Hubli branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC FDRL0001338 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 836-2368449 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.
Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC FDRL0001338 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC FDRL0001338 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 FDRL0001338 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 836-2368449.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch banking hours and holidays
Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Hubli branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC FDRL0001338, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
Federal BankHubli Branch
REVANKAR COMFORTS, S.V. ROAD, COURT CIRCLE, HUBLI-29, KARNATAKA
Hubli, Karnataka
Phone: 836-2368449
IFSC: FDRL0001338
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Hubli branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC FDRL0001338 the same for all accounts at Hubli branch?
Yes. The IFSC FDRL0001338 is shared by every account held at Federal Bank's Hubli branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the phone number of Federal Bank Hubli branch?
You can reach the branch at 836-2368449 during regular banking hours.
How do I add Federal Bank Hubli as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC FDRL0001338, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
What is the IFSC code of Federal Bank Hubli branch?
The IFSC code of Federal Bank, Hubli branch is FDRL0001338. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using FDRL0001338 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to Federal Bank – Hubli reflect within 30 minutes.
Can I use IFSC FDRL0001338 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC FDRL0001338 to send funds instantly.
Summary
The IFSC code FDRL0001338 belongs to Federal Bank's HUBLI branch, located at REVANKAR COMFORTS, S.V. ROAD, COURT CIRCLE, HUBLI-29, KARNATAKA in HUBLI, KARNATAKA. 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.
