IFSC Code of HDFC Bank, Dharamshala Ii Branch, Himachal Pradesh

Below are the complete branch details for HDFC Bank, DHARAMSHALA II branch, located in KANGRA, HIMACHAL PRADESH. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is HDFC0005575. 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 HDFC0005575 for HDFC Bank – DHARAMSHALA II — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

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 – DHARAMSHALA II is HDFC0005575. The first four letters HDFC are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 005575 map to this branch in KANGRA, HIMACHAL PRADESH.

Branch details at a glance

About HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Dharamshala Ii branch in Kangra. 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, HDFC0005575.

About this branch

The branch is located at GRD FLOOR PREMISES OPP SBI BANK WARD NO 6 KOTWALI BAZAR DHARAMSHALA DIST KAGRA KANGRA HIMACHAL PRADESH 176215. It serves the Kangra 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 HDFC0005575 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

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 DHARAMSHALA II of HDFC Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code HDFC0005575 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 HDFC0005575 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 HDFC0005575

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 HDFC0005575 across all three.

NEFT to HDFC Bank, DHARAMSHALA II using IFSC HDFC0005575

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 HDFC0005575, and confirm that the system picks up HDFC Bank – DHARAMSHALA II. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to DHARAMSHALA II

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at HDFC Bank's DHARAMSHALA II branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC HDFC0005575 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to HDFC Bank DHARAMSHALA II (IFSC HDFC0005575)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC HDFC0005575 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the DHARAMSHALA II branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Dharamshala Ii

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 HDFC0005575:

• 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 DHARAMSHALA II is still linked to IFSC HDFC0005575.

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 DHARAMSHALA II branch, the IFSC HDFC0005575 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 Dharamshala Ii branch is mapped to IFSC HDFC0005575 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 HDFC0005575.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Dharamshala Ii 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 HDFC0005575

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 HDFC0005575 and the account number together uniquely identify the Dharamshala Ii branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Online banking and IFSC HDFC0005575

HDFC Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the DHARAMSHALA II 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 HDFC0005575 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 HDFC0005575

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 – DHARAMSHALA II, 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: HDFC0005575.
• 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 Dharamshala Ii branch sits at GRD FLOOR PREMISES OPP SBI BANK WARD NO 6 KOTWALI BAZAR DHARAMSHALA DIST KAGRA KANGRA HIMACHAL PRADESH 176215. If you are travelling from outside Kangra, 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 HDFC0005575 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC HDFC0005575 for HDFC Bank – DHARAMSHALA II, 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 Dharamshala Ii 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 HDFC0005575 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: HDFC0005575 is the IFSC code of HDFC Bank, DHARAMSHALA II branch, in KANGRA, HIMACHAL PRADESH. 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.