IFSC Code of HDFC Bank, Edathua Branch, Kerala

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for HDFC Bank, EDATHUA branch in EDATHUA. The 11-digit IFSC HDFC0008968 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 EDATHUA 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.

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 EDATHUA branch, the IFSC HDFC0008968 breaks down as follows: HDFC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 008968 identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

HDFC Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Edathua branch in Edathua, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code HDFC0008968 for all electronic settlement.

About the Edathua branch

The Edathua branch of HDFC Bank is situated at GROUND FLOOR EDATHUA THIRUVALLA ROAD CHUNDUKATTIL BLDG EDATHUA EDATHUA KERALA 689573. 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 HDFC0008968 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 EDATHUA branch came to be assigned the code HDFC0008968.

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 HDFC0008968, money simply cannot be routed to the EDATHUA branch electronically.

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 HDFC0008968 and the account number together uniquely identify the Edathua branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0008968

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 HDFC0008968 across all three.

NEFT to HDFC Bank, EDATHUA using IFSC HDFC0008968

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 HDFC0008968, and confirm that the system picks up HDFC Bank – EDATHUA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to EDATHUA

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at HDFC Bank's EDATHUA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC HDFC0008968 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to HDFC Bank EDATHUA (IFSC HDFC0008968)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC HDFC0008968 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the EDATHUA branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Edathua

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 HDFC0008968:

• 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 EDATHUA is still linked to IFSC HDFC0008968.

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 EDATHUA branch, the IFSC HDFC0008968 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Edathua branch is mapped to IFSC HDFC0008968 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 HDFC0008968.

Banking services available

The Edathua 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 HDFC0008968

Online banking and IFSC HDFC0008968

HDFC Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the EDATHUA 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 HDFC0008968 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.

How to reach the Edathua branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR EDATHUA THIRUVALLA ROAD CHUNDUKATTIL BLDG EDATHUA EDATHUA KERALA 689573, which puts it inside Edathua, the broader Alapuzha district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “HDFC Bank Edathua branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC HDFC0008968 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 HDFC0008968 and your account number.

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 – EDATHUA:

• The IFSC is exactly HDFC0008968 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 EDATHUA 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.

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 Edathua branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC HDFC0008968, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC HDFC0008968 from official sources

The IFSC listed on this page is sourced from the RBI's master list and validated against the bank's branch directory. To double-check before transferring large sums, you can also confirm HDFC0008968 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 1800-2026161.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code HDFC0008968 belongs to HDFC Bank's EDATHUA branch, located at GROUND FLOOR EDATHUA THIRUVALLA ROAD CHUNDUKATTIL BLDG EDATHUA EDATHUA KERALA… in EDATHUA, KERALA. 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.