IFSC Code of HDFC Bank, Pycrofts Road Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of HDFC Bank, PYCROFTS ROAD branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is HDFC0011211. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.

You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the PYCROFTS ROAD branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC HDFC0011211 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for HDFC Bank – PYCROFTS ROAD is HDFC0011211. The first four letters HDFC are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 011211 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.

About the bank

HDFC Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Pycrofts Road branch in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code HDFC0011211 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About the Pycrofts Road branch

The Pycrofts Road branch of HDFC Bank is situated at HDFC BANK LTD 1ST FLOOR 218 192 BHARATHI ROAD PYCROFTS ROAD ROYAPETTAH CHENNAI TAMIL NADU 600014. 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 HDFC0011211 is used.

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 PYCROFTS ROAD of HDFC Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code HDFC0011211 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 HDFC0011211 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Account types you can open at the Pycrofts Road branch

Once you have an account at HDFC Bank – PYCROFTS ROAD, the IFSC HDFC0011211 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.

Banking services available

The Pycrofts 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 HDFC0011211

How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0011211

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 HDFC0011211 across all three.

NEFT to HDFC Bank, PYCROFTS ROAD using IFSC HDFC0011211

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 HDFC0011211, and confirm that the system picks up HDFC Bank – PYCROFTS ROAD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC HDFC0011211

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 – PYCROFTS ROAD, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC HDFC0011211 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to HDFC Bank PYCROFTS ROAD (IFSC HDFC0011211)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC HDFC0011211 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PYCROFTS ROAD branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Pycrofts Road

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 HDFC0011211:

• 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 PYCROFTS ROAD is still linked to IFSC HDFC0011211.

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 PYCROFTS ROAD branch, the IFSC HDFC0011211 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Pycrofts 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 HDFC0011211 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 HDFC0011211 and the account number together uniquely identify the Pycrofts Road 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 – PYCROFTS ROAD:

• The IFSC is exactly HDFC0011211 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 PYCROFTS 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.

Reaching the branch

The Pycrofts Road branch sits at HDFC BANK LTD 1ST FLOOR 218 192 BHARATHI ROAD PYCROFTS ROAD ROYAPETTAH CHENNAI TAMIL NADU 600014. 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 HDFC0011211 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC HDFC0011211 for HDFC Bank – PYCROFTS 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 Pycrofts 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 HDFC0011211 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code HDFC0011211 belongs to HDFC Bank's PYCROFTS ROAD branch, located at HDFC BANK LTD 1ST FLOOR 218 192 BHARATHI ROAD PYCROFTS ROAD ROYAPETTAH CHENNAI… 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.