This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for HDFC Bank, DARPAN SIX ROADS branch in AHMEDABAD. The 11-digit IFSC HDFC0001678 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 HDFC Bank at the DARPAN SIX ROADS 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.
IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.
In our case, HDFC0001678 is the IFSC of HDFC Bank's DARPAN SIX ROADS branch. The format is fixed: HDFC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001678 = branch identifier.
About the bank
HDFC Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Darpan Six Roads branch in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is part of this network and uses the IFSC code HDFC0001678 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | HDFC Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Darpan Six Roads |
| IFSC Code | HDFC0001678 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | GROUND FLOOR,SHARANYA AVENUE, DARPAN SIX ROADS,NEAR DARPAN CIRCLE, NAVRANGPURA |
| City | Ahmedabad |
| District | Ahmadabad |
| State | Gujarat |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 9898271111 |
About the Darpan Six Roads branch
The Darpan Six Roads branch of HDFC Bank is situated at GROUND FLOOR,SHARANYA AVENUE, DARPAN SIX ROADS,NEAR DARPAN CIRCLE, NAVRANGPURA. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code HDFC0001678 is used.
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 HDFC Bank's DARPAN SIX ROADS branch came to be assigned the code HDFC0001678.
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 HDFC0001678, money simply cannot be routed to the DARPAN SIX ROADS branch electronically.
Account types you can open at the Darpan Six Roads branch
Once you have an account at HDFC Bank – DARPAN SIX ROADS, the IFSC HDFC0001678 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:
- Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
- Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
- Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
- NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
- Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
- Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
- Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.
Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Darpan Six Roads branch can access most of HDFC 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 HDFC0001678
How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0001678
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 HDFC0001678 across all three.
NEFT to HDFC Bank, DARPAN SIX ROADS using IFSC HDFC0001678
National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.
To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC HDFC0001678, and confirm that the system picks up HDFC Bank – DARPAN SIX ROADS. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC HDFC0001678
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 HDFC Bank – DARPAN SIX ROADS, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC HDFC0001678 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to HDFC Bank DARPAN SIX ROADS (IFSC HDFC0001678)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC HDFC0001678 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the DARPAN SIX ROADS branch account within seconds.
Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Darpan Six Roads
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 HDFC0001678:
- 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 DARPAN SIX ROADS is still linked to IFSC HDFC0001678.
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 HDFC0001678
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 HDFC Bank – DARPAN SIX ROADS is still mapped to IFSC HDFC0001678. 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 HDFC0001678 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 Darpan Six Roads 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 HDFC0001678 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 HDFC Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC HDFC0001678 and the account number together uniquely identify the Darpan Six Roads 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 HDFC Bank – DARPAN SIX ROADS:
- The IFSC is exactly HDFC0001678 with no extra spaces.
- The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
- The portal auto-fills HDFC Bank as the bank name and DARPAN SIX ROADS 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.
Reaching the branch
The Darpan Six Roads branch sits at GROUND FLOOR,SHARANYA AVENUE, DARPAN SIX ROADS,NEAR DARPAN CIRCLE, NAVRANGPURA. If you are travelling from outside Ahmedabad, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9898271111 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 HDFC0001678 and your account number.
Other ways to verify the IFSC code
While this page already lists the verified IFSC HDFC0001678 for HDFC Bank – DARPAN SIX ROADS, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:
- The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
- The first page of your passbook.
- The bank's official website under the branch locator.
- The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
- Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.
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 Darpan Six Roads branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC HDFC0001678, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
HDFC BankDarpan Six Roads Branch
GROUND FLOOR,SHARANYA AVENUE, DARPAN SIX ROADS,NEAR DARPAN CIRCLE, NAVRANGPURA
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Phone: 91-9898271111
IFSC: HDFC0001678
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number of HDFC Bank Darpan Six Roads branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-9898271111 during regular banking hours.
What is the IFSC code of HDFC Bank Darpan Six Roads branch?
The IFSC code of HDFC Bank, Darpan Six Roads branch is HDFC0001678. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Is IFSC HDFC0001678 the same for all accounts at Darpan Six Roads branch?
Yes. The IFSC HDFC0001678 is shared by every account held at HDFC Bank's Darpan Six Roads branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Where is HDFC Bank Darpan Six Roads branch located?
HDFC Bank's Darpan Six Roads branch is located at GROUND FLOOR,SHARANYA AVENUE, DARPAN SIX ROADS,NEAR DARPAN CIRCLE, NAVRANGPURA, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Is IFSC HDFC0001678 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC HDFC0001678 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using HDFC0001678 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to HDFC Bank – Darpan Six Roads reflect within 30 minutes.
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 Darpan Six Roads branch but serve different purposes.
How do I add HDFC Bank Darpan Six Roads as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC HDFC0001678, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Summary
The IFSC code HDFC0001678 belongs to HDFC Bank's DARPAN SIX ROADS branch, located at GROUND FLOOR,SHARANYA AVENUE, DARPAN SIX ROADS,NEAR DARPAN CIRCLE, NAVRANGPURA in AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT. 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.
