IFSC Code of HDFC Bank, Pindi Balochan Branch, Punjab

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for HDFC Bank, PINDI BALOCHAN branch in FARIDKOT. The 11-digit IFSC HDFC0003534 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 PINDI BALOCHAN 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.

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, HDFC0003534 is the IFSC of HDFC Bank's PINDI BALOCHAN branch. The format is fixed: HDFC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 003534 = branch identifier.

About HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Pindi Balochan branch in Faridkot. 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, HDFC0003534.

About this branch

The branch is located at MAIN ROAD, VPO PINDI BALOCHAN, FARIDKOT PUNJAB 151203. It serves the Faridkot 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 HDFC0003534 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 PINDI BALOCHAN of HDFC Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code HDFC0003534 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 HDFC0003534 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 HDFC0003534 and the account number together uniquely identify the Pindi Balochan branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0003534

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 HDFC0003534 across all three.

How to use IFSC HDFC0003534 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to HDFC Bank's PINDI BALOCHAN 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 HDFC0003534.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as HDFC Bank and the branch as PINDI BALOCHAN.
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 HDFC0003534

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 – PINDI BALOCHAN, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC HDFC0003534 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to HDFC Bank – PINDI BALOCHAN, use IMPS. With IFSC HDFC0003534 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Pindi Balochan

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 HDFC0003534:

• 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 PINDI BALOCHAN is still linked to IFSC HDFC0003534.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC HDFC0003534

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 – PINDI BALOCHAN is still mapped to IFSC HDFC0003534. 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 HDFC0003534 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Pindi Balochan branch is mapped to IFSC HDFC0003534 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 HDFC0003534.

Banking services available

The Pindi Balochan branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9815331111.

• 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 HDFC0003534

Online banking and IFSC HDFC0003534

HDFC Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PINDI BALOCHAN 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 HDFC0003534 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 Pindi Balochan branch

The branch is located at MAIN ROAD, VPO PINDI BALOCHAN, FARIDKOT PUNJAB 151203, which puts it inside Faridkot, the broader Faridkot district, and the state of Punjab. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “HDFC Bank Pindi Balochan branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC HDFC0003534 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9815331111 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 HDFC0003534 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC HDFC0003534

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 – PINDI BALOCHAN, 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: HDFC0003534.
• 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.

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 Pindi Balochan branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC HDFC0003534, however, work 24x7.

Verifying IFSC HDFC0003534 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 HDFC0003534 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on 91-9815331111.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: HDFC0003534 is the IFSC code of HDFC Bank, PINDI BALOCHAN branch, in FARIDKOT, PUNJAB. 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.