IFSC Code of HDFC Bank, Alandur Market Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to HDFC Bank's ALANDUR MARKET branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code HDFC0011858 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.

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, HDFC0011858 is the IFSC of HDFC Bank's ALANDUR MARKET branch. The format is fixed: HDFC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 011858 = branch identifier.

About HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Alandur Market 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, HDFC0011858.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at HDFC BANK LTD GRD FLOOR NO 530 M K N ROAD ALANDUR CHENNAI TAMIL NADU 600016. It serves the Chennai region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of HDFC Bank. The IFSC HDFC0011858 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 ALANDUR MARKET of HDFC Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code HDFC0011858 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 HDFC0011858 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Alandur Market branch is mapped to IFSC HDFC0011858 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 HDFC0011858.

Banking services available

The Alandur Market 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 HDFC0011858

How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0011858

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 HDFC0011858 across all three.

How to use IFSC HDFC0011858 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to HDFC Bank's ALANDUR MARKET 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 HDFC0011858.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as HDFC Bank and the branch as ALANDUR MARKET.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC HDFC0011858

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 – ALANDUR MARKET, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC HDFC0011858 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to HDFC Bank ALANDUR MARKET (IFSC HDFC0011858)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC HDFC0011858 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ALANDUR MARKET branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Alandur Market

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 HDFC0011858:

• 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 ALANDUR MARKET is still linked to IFSC HDFC0011858.

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.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at HDFC Bank's ALANDUR MARKET branch, the IFSC HDFC0011858 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Online banking and IFSC HDFC0011858

HDFC Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the ALANDUR MARKET 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 HDFC0011858 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 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 HDFC0011858 and the account number together uniquely identify the Alandur Market branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC HDFC0011858

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 HDFC Bank – ALANDUR MARKET, 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: HDFC0011858.
• 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 Alandur Market branch sits at HDFC BANK LTD GRD FLOOR NO 530 M K N ROAD ALANDUR CHENNAI TAMIL NADU 600016. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 1800-2026161 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 HDFC0011858 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC HDFC0011858 for HDFC Bank – ALANDUR MARKET, 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 Alandur Market 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 HDFC0011858 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: HDFC0011858 is the IFSC code of HDFC Bank, ALANDUR MARKET branch, in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.