Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to HDFC Bank's KANHANGAD BRANCH branch in KANHANGAD, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code HDFC0001526 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.
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, HDFC0001526 is the IFSC of HDFC Bank's KANHANGAD BRANCH branch. The format is fixed: HDFC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001526 = branch identifier.
About HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Kanhangad Branch branch in Kanhangad. 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, HDFC0001526.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | HDFC Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Kanhangad Branch |
| IFSC Code | HDFC0001526 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | HDFC BANK LTDGOLDEN ARCADE,NEAR AKASH AUDITORIUMNORTH KOTTACHERY,KANHANGAD |
| City | Kanhangad |
| District | Kasaragod |
| State | Kerala |
| STD Code | 91 |
| Phone | 9895663333 |
About the Kanhangad Branch branch
The Kanhangad Branch branch of HDFC Bank is situated at HDFC BANK LTDGOLDEN ARCADE,NEAR AKASH AUDITORIUMNORTH KOTTACHERY,KANHANGAD. 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 HDFC0001526 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 KANHANGAD BRANCH of HDFC Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code HDFC0001526 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 HDFC0001526 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Kanhangad Branch branch is mapped to IFSC HDFC0001526 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 HDFC0001526.
Products and services
Customers walking into the Kanhangad Branch 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 HDFC0001526
How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0001526
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 HDFC0001526 across all three.
How to use IFSC HDFC0001526 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to HDFC Bank's KANHANGAD BRANCH 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 HDFC0001526.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as HDFC Bank and the branch as KANHANGAD BRANCH.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC HDFC0001526
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 – KANHANGAD BRANCH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC HDFC0001526 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to HDFC Bank KANHANGAD BRANCH (IFSC HDFC0001526)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC HDFC0001526 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the KANHANGAD BRANCH branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC HDFC0001526 for HDFC Bank – KANHANGAD BRANCH, 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 – HDFC0001526 | Yes – HDFC0001526 | Yes – HDFC0001526 |
For most retail customers crediting the Kanhangad Branch 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 KANHANGAD BRANCH branch, the IFSC HDFC0001526 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.
Online banking and IFSC HDFC0001526
HDFC Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KANHANGAD BRANCH 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 HDFC0001526 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.
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 HDFC0001526 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kanhangad Branch branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC HDFC0001526
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 – KANHANGAD BRANCH, 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:
HDFC0001526. - 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 Kanhangad Branch branch sits at HDFC BANK LTDGOLDEN ARCADE,NEAR AKASH AUDITORIUMNORTH KOTTACHERY,KANHANGAD. If you are travelling from outside Kanhangad, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 91-9895663333 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 HDFC0001526 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC HDFC0001526 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 HDFC0001526 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 91-9895663333.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Kanhangad Branch 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 HDFC0001526 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
HDFC BankKanhangad Branch Branch
HDFC BANK LTDGOLDEN ARCADE,NEAR AKASH AUDITORIUMNORTH KOTTACHERY,KANHANGAD
Kanhangad, Kerala
Phone: 91-9895663333
IFSC: HDFC0001526
Frequently asked questions
How do I add HDFC Bank Kanhangad Branch as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC HDFC0001526, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Can I use IFSC HDFC0001526 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC HDFC0001526 to send funds instantly.
Where is HDFC Bank Kanhangad Branch branch located?
HDFC Bank's Kanhangad Branch branch is located at HDFC BANK LTDGOLDEN ARCADE,NEAR AKASH AUDITORIUMNORTH KOTTACHERY,KANHANGAD, Kanhangad, Kerala.
What is the phone number of HDFC Bank Kanhangad Branch branch?
You can reach the branch at 91-9895663333 during regular banking hours.
What is the IFSC code of HDFC Bank Kanhangad Branch branch?
The IFSC code of HDFC Bank, Kanhangad Branch branch is HDFC0001526. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Does HDFC Bank Kanhangad Branch branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 91-9895663333 to confirm.
Summary
The IFSC code HDFC0001526 belongs to HDFC Bank's KANHANGAD BRANCH branch, located at HDFC BANK LTDGOLDEN ARCADE,NEAR AKASH AUDITORIUMNORTH KOTTACHERY,KANHANGAD in KANHANGAD, 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.
