IFSC Code of HDFC Bank, Poompuhar Nagar Kolathur Branch, Tamil Nadu

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to HDFC Bank's POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. The branch's IFSC code HDFC0011517 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, HDFC0011517 is the IFSC of HDFC Bank's POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR branch. The format is fixed: HDFC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 011517 = branch identifier.

Bank profile

HDFC Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Poompuhar Nagar Kolathur branch — IFSC HDFC0011517 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Branch details at a glance

About this branch

The branch is located at GRD FLOOR NO 1 POOMPUHAR NAGAR 1ST MAIN ROAD KOLATHUR CHENNAI TAMIL NADU CHENNAI TAMIL NADU 600099. 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 HDFC0011517 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 HDFC Bank's POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR branch came to be assigned the code HDFC0011517.

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 HDFC0011517, money simply cannot be routed to the POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Poompuhar Nagar Kolathur branch

Once you have an account at HDFC Bank – POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR, the IFSC HDFC0011517 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 Poompuhar Nagar Kolathur 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 HDFC0011517

How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0011517

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 HDFC0011517 across all three.

NEFT to HDFC Bank, POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR using IFSC HDFC0011517

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 HDFC0011517, and confirm that the system picks up HDFC Bank – POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at HDFC Bank's POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC HDFC0011517 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to HDFC Bank POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR (IFSC HDFC0011517)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC HDFC0011517 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR branch account within seconds.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC HDFC0011517 for HDFC Bank – POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR, 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 Poompuhar Nagar Kolathur 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.

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 POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR branch, the IFSC HDFC0011517 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 HDFC0011517

HDFC Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR 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 HDFC0011517 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 Poompuhar Nagar Kolathur branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC HDFC0011517 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 – POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR:

• The IFSC is exactly HDFC0011517 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 POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR 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 Poompuhar Nagar Kolathur branch

The branch is located at GRD FLOOR NO 1 POOMPUHAR NAGAR 1ST MAIN ROAD KOLATHUR CHENNAI TAMIL NADU CHENNAI TAMIL NADU 600099, which puts it inside Chennai, the broader Chennai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “HDFC Bank Poompuhar Nagar Kolathur branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC HDFC0011517 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 HDFC0011517 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC HDFC0011517 for HDFC Bank – POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR, 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 Poompuhar Nagar Kolathur 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 HDFC0011517 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code HDFC0011517 belongs to HDFC Bank's POOMPUHAR NAGAR KOLATHUR branch, located at GRD FLOOR NO 1 POOMPUHAR NAGAR 1ST MAIN ROAD KOLATHUR CHENNAI TAMIL NADU… 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.