IFSC Code of HDFC Bank, V E Road Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to HDFC Bank's V E ROAD branch in ATHIMARAPATTI, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code HDFC0008224 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

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 HDFC Bank's V E ROAD branch, the IFSC HDFC0008224 breaks down as follows: HDFC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 008224 identifies this particular branch.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

HDFC Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its V E Road branch in Athimarapatti, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code HDFC0008224 for all electronic settlement.

V E Road branch overview

Located at HDFC BANK LTD GROUND FLOOR 20 VE ROAD ATHIMARAPATTI TAMIL NADU 628002, the V E Road branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC HDFC0008224 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

Why every HDFC Bank branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including V E ROAD of HDFC Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code HDFC0008224 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC HDFC0008224 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0008224

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 HDFC0008224 across all three.

NEFT to HDFC Bank, V E ROAD using IFSC HDFC0008224

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 HDFC0008224, and confirm that the system picks up HDFC Bank – V E ROAD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to V E ROAD

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at HDFC Bank's V E ROAD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC HDFC0008224 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to HDFC Bank V E ROAD (IFSC HDFC0008224)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC HDFC0008224 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the V E ROAD branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC HDFC0008224 for HDFC Bank – V E ROAD, 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.

For most retail customers crediting the V E Road 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 HDFC0008224

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 – V E ROAD is still mapped to IFSC HDFC0008224. 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 HDFC0008224 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the V E Road branch is mapped to IFSC HDFC0008224 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of HDFC 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 HDFC0008224.

Banking services available

The V E Road branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 1800-2026161.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC HDFC0008224

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the V E Road branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC HDFC0008224 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the V E Road 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 HDFC0008224 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.

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 – V E ROAD:

• The IFSC is exactly HDFC0008224 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 V E ROAD 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 V E Road branch

The branch is located at HDFC BANK LTD GROUND FLOOR 20 VE ROAD ATHIMARAPATTI TAMIL NADU 628002, which puts it inside Athimarapatti, the broader Phoothukkudi district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “HDFC Bank V E Road branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC HDFC0008224 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 1800-2026161 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. 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 HDFC0008224 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC HDFC0008224 for HDFC Bank – V E ROAD, 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at V E Road 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 HDFC0008224 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code HDFC0008224 belongs to HDFC Bank's V E ROAD branch, located at HDFC BANK LTD GROUND FLOOR 20 VE ROAD ATHIMARAPATTI TAMIL NADU 628002 in ATHIMARAPATTI, 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.