If you are searching for the IFSC code of HDFC Bank, GHATSILA branch in GHATSILA, JHARKHAND, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is HDFC0002291. 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 GHATSILA branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC HDFC0002291 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.
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 GHATSILA branch, the IFSC HDFC0002291 breaks down as follows: HDFC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 002291 identifies this particular branch.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | HDFC Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Ghatsila |
| IFSC Code | HDFC0002291 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | HDFC BANK LTD ANAND DEEP, DAK BUGLOW ROAD MAIN ROAD, NEAR RAILWAY STATION, PURBI SINGHBHUM JHARKHAND |
| City | Ghatsila |
| District | Purbi Singhbhum |
| State | Jharkhand |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 8602666161 |
About HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Ghatsila branch in Ghatsila. 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, HDFC0002291.
About the Ghatsila branch
The Ghatsila branch of HDFC Bank is situated at HDFC BANK LTD ANAND DEEP, DAK BUGLOW ROAD MAIN ROAD, NEAR RAILWAY STATION, PURBI SINGHBHUM JHARKHAND. 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 HDFC0002291 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 GHATSILA of HDFC Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code HDFC0002291 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 HDFC0002291 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0002291
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 HDFC0002291 across all three.
How to use IFSC HDFC0002291 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to HDFC Bank's GHATSILA 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).
- Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
- Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
- Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC HDFC0002291.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as HDFC Bank and the branch as GHATSILA.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to GHATSILA
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at HDFC Bank's GHATSILA branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC HDFC0002291 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to HDFC Bank – GHATSILA, use IMPS. With IFSC HDFC0002291 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC HDFC0002291 for HDFC Bank – GHATSILA, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – HDFC0002291 | Yes – HDFC0002291 | Yes – HDFC0002291 |
For most retail customers crediting the Ghatsila 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.
UPI payments and IFSC HDFC0002291
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 – GHATSILA is still mapped to IFSC HDFC0002291. 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 HDFC0002291 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Ghatsila branch
Once you have an account at HDFC Bank – GHATSILA, the IFSC HDFC0002291 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 Ghatsila 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 HDFC0002291
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 HDFC0002291 and the account number together uniquely identify the Ghatsila branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Online banking and IFSC HDFC0002291
HDFC Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the GHATSILA 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 HDFC0002291 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.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC HDFC0002291
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 – GHATSILA, 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:
HDFC0002291. - 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 Ghatsila branch sits at HDFC BANK LTD ANAND DEEP, DAK BUGLOW ROAD MAIN ROAD, NEAR RAILWAY STATION, PURBI SINGHBHUM JHARKHAND. If you are travelling from outside Ghatsila, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-8602666161 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 HDFC0002291 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC HDFC0002291 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 HDFC0002291 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 91-8602666161.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Ghatsila 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 HDFC0002291 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
HDFC BankGhatsila Branch
HDFC BANK LTD ANAND DEEP, DAK BUGLOW ROAD MAIN ROAD, NEAR RAILWAY STATION, PURBI SINGHBHUM JHARKHAND
Ghatsila, Jharkhand
Phone: 91-8602666161
IFSC: HDFC0002291
Frequently asked questions
What is the phone number of HDFC Bank Ghatsila branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-8602666161 during regular banking hours.
Where is HDFC Bank Ghatsila branch located?
HDFC Bank's Ghatsila branch is located at HDFC BANK LTD ANAND DEEP, DAK BUGLOW ROAD MAIN ROAD, NEAR RAILWAY STATION, PURBI SINGHBHUM JHARKHAND, Ghatsila, Jharkhand.
Can I use IFSC HDFC0002291 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC HDFC0002291 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC HDFC0002291 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC HDFC0002291 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Does HDFC Bank Ghatsila branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-8602666161 to confirm.
How do I add HDFC Bank Ghatsila as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC HDFC0002291, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using HDFC0002291 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to HDFC Bank – Ghatsila reflect within 30 minutes.
Summary
The IFSC code HDFC0002291 belongs to HDFC Bank's GHATSILA branch, located at HDFC BANK LTD ANAND DEEP, DAK BUGLOW ROAD MAIN ROAD, NEAR RAILWAY STATION,… in GHATSILA, JHARKHAND. 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.
