Below are the complete branch details for HDFC Bank, KANCHEEPURAM branch, located in KANCHIPURAM, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is HDFC0000879. Whether you want to transfer money, add a beneficiary, verify a cheque or simply confirm the branch address, you will find authentic, up-to-date information on this page that has been cross-checked against the bank's branch directory and the RBI's master list of participants in the National Electronic Funds Transfer system.
The IFSC code is one of the most frequently asked-for pieces of information when somebody wants to send you money or set up a recurring credit such as a salary, EMI auto-debit or supplier payment. Knowing exactly which IFSC belongs to your branch — in this case HDFC0000879 for HDFC Bank – KANCHEEPURAM — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.
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, HDFC0000879 is the IFSC of HDFC Bank's KANCHEEPURAM branch. The format is fixed: HDFC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 000879 = branch identifier.
About the bank
HDFC Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Kancheepuram branch in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code HDFC0000879 for all electronic settlement.
About this branch
The branch is located at NO.29,30 AND 31, NELLUKARAN STREET,1ST FLOORANNAI INDIRA GANDHI SALAI. It serves the Kanchipuram 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 HDFC0000879 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | HDFC Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kancheepuram |
| IFSC Code | HDFC0000879 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | NO.29,30 AND 31, NELLUKARAN STREET,1ST FLOORANNAI INDIRA GANDHI SALAI |
| City | Kanchipuram |
| District | Kancheepuram |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 9840673333 |
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 KANCHEEPURAM of HDFC Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code HDFC0000879 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 HDFC0000879 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 HDFC0000879 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kancheepuram branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0000879
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 HDFC0000879 across all three.
NEFT to HDFC Bank, KANCHEEPURAM using IFSC HDFC0000879
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 HDFC0000879, and confirm that the system picks up HDFC Bank – KANCHEEPURAM. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC HDFC0000879
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 – KANCHEEPURAM, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC HDFC0000879 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to HDFC Bank – KANCHEEPURAM, use IMPS. With IFSC HDFC0000879 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 HDFC0000879 for HDFC Bank – KANCHEEPURAM, 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 – HDFC0000879 | Yes – HDFC0000879 | Yes – HDFC0000879 |
For most retail customers crediting the Kancheepuram 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 KANCHEEPURAM branch, the IFSC HDFC0000879 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.
Account types you can open at the Kancheepuram branch
Once you have an account at HDFC Bank – KANCHEEPURAM, the IFSC HDFC0000879 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 Kancheepuram 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 HDFC0000879
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Kancheepuram 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 HDFC0000879 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.
Reaching the branch
The Kancheepuram branch sits at NO.29,30 AND 31, NELLUKARAN STREET,1ST FLOORANNAI INDIRA GANDHI SALAI. If you are travelling from outside Kanchipuram, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9840673333 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 HDFC0000879 and your account number.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC HDFC0000879
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 – KANCHEEPURAM, 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:
HDFC0000879. - 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 Kancheepuram branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC HDFC0000879, however, work 24x7.
Verifying IFSC HDFC0000879 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 HDFC0000879 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 91-9840673333.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Branch address & contact
HDFC BankKancheepuram Branch
NO.29,30 AND 31, NELLUKARAN STREET,1ST FLOORANNAI INDIRA GANDHI SALAI
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 91-9840673333
IFSC: HDFC0000879
Frequently asked questions
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using HDFC0000879 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to HDFC Bank – Kancheepuram reflect within 30 minutes.
Is IFSC HDFC0000879 the same for all accounts at Kancheepuram branch?
Yes. The IFSC HDFC0000879 is shared by every account held at HDFC Bank's Kancheepuram branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
What is the IFSC code of HDFC Bank Kancheepuram branch?
The IFSC code of HDFC Bank, Kancheepuram branch is HDFC0000879. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Is IFSC HDFC0000879 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC HDFC0000879 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Kancheepuram branch but serve different purposes.
Where is HDFC Bank Kancheepuram branch located?
HDFC Bank's Kancheepuram branch is located at NO.29,30 AND 31, NELLUKARAN STREET,1ST FLOORANNAI INDIRA GANDHI SALAI, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu.
Final notes
To recap: HDFC0000879 is the IFSC code of HDFC Bank, KANCHEEPURAM branch, in KANCHIPURAM, TAMIL NADU. 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.
