Below are the complete branch details for HDFC Bank, THANA KANNUR branch, located in KANNUR, KERALA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is HDFC0007661. 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 HDFC0007661 for HDFC Bank – THANA KANNUR — 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, HDFC0007661 is the IFSC of HDFC Bank's THANA KANNUR branch. The format is fixed: HDFC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 007661 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | HDFC Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Thana Kannur |
| IFSC Code | HDFC0007661 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | HDFC BANK LTD BLDG NO MT 89 J K AND L 1ST FLOOR HIGHWAY ARCADE KANNUR KERALA 670002 |
| City | Kannur |
| District | Bijapur |
| State | Kerala |
| STD Code | 1800 |
| Phone | 2026161 |
Bank profile
HDFC Bank is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Thana Kannur branch — IFSC HDFC0007661 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Kannur, Kerala.
About this branch
The branch is located at HDFC BANK LTD BLDG NO MT 89 J K AND L 1ST FLOOR HIGHWAY ARCADE KANNUR KERALA 670002. It serves the Kannur 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 HDFC0007661 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
The role of IFSC in India's payments network
India's electronic payment infrastructure — NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI and the National Automated Clearing House (NACH) — is built on a single principle: every participating bank branch must be uniquely identifiable by an alphanumeric code. The Reserve Bank of India introduced the IFSC system to fulfil this requirement, and that is how HDFC Bank's THANA KANNUR branch came to be assigned the code HDFC0007661.
Whether you are receiving a salary on the first of the month, paying a vendor invoice, settling an EMI, or accepting a refund from an e-commerce platform, the IFSC is the silent piece of metadata that tells the network where your account lives. Without IFSC HDFC0007661, money simply cannot be routed to the THANA KANNUR branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0007661
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 HDFC0007661 across all three.
How to use IFSC HDFC0007661 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to HDFC Bank's THANA KANNUR 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 HDFC0007661.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as HDFC Bank and the branch as THANA KANNUR.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
RTGS transfers via IFSC HDFC0007661
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 – THANA KANNUR, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC HDFC0007661 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.
IMPS to HDFC Bank THANA KANNUR (IFSC HDFC0007661)
IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC HDFC0007661 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the THANA KANNUR branch account within seconds.
NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?
All three modes accept the IFSC HDFC0007661 for HDFC Bank – THANA KANNUR, 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 – HDFC0007661 | Yes – HDFC0007661 | Yes – HDFC0007661 |
For most retail customers crediting the Thana Kannur 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 HDFC0007661
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 – THANA KANNUR is still mapped to IFSC HDFC0007661. 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 HDFC0007661 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Thana Kannur branch
Once you have an account at HDFC Bank – THANA KANNUR, the IFSC HDFC0007661 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 Thana Kannur 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 HDFC0007661
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 HDFC0007661 and the account number together uniquely identify the Thana Kannur branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Online banking and IFSC HDFC0007661
HDFC Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the THANA KANNUR 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 HDFC0007661 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.
Things to verify before sending money
Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to HDFC Bank – THANA KANNUR:
- The IFSC is exactly HDFC0007661 with no extra spaces.
- The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
- The portal auto-fills HDFC Bank as the bank name and THANA KANNUR as the branch.
- The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
- You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.
A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.
Reaching the branch
The Thana Kannur branch sits at HDFC BANK LTD BLDG NO MT 89 J K AND L 1ST FLOOR HIGHWAY ARCADE KANNUR KERALA 670002. If you are travelling from outside Kannur, 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 HDFC0007661 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC HDFC0007661 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 HDFC0007661 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 1800-2026161.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
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 Thana Kannur branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC HDFC0007661, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
HDFC BankThana Kannur Branch
HDFC BANK LTD BLDG NO MT 89 J K AND L 1ST FLOOR HIGHWAY ARCADE KANNUR KERALA 670002
Kannur, Kerala
Phone: 1800-2026161
IFSC: HDFC0007661
Frequently asked questions
How do I add HDFC Bank Thana Kannur as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC HDFC0007661, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Does HDFC Bank Thana Kannur branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 1800-2026161 to confirm.
Is IFSC HDFC0007661 the same for all accounts at Thana Kannur branch?
Yes. The IFSC HDFC0007661 is shared by every account held at HDFC Bank's Thana Kannur branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Is IFSC HDFC0007661 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC HDFC0007661 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using HDFC0007661 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to HDFC Bank – Thana Kannur reflect within 30 minutes.
Where is HDFC Bank Thana Kannur branch located?
HDFC Bank's Thana Kannur branch is located at HDFC BANK LTD BLDG NO MT 89 J K AND L 1ST FLOOR HIGHWAY ARCADE KANNUR KERALA 670002, Kannur, Kerala.
What is the IFSC code of HDFC Bank Thana Kannur branch?
The IFSC code of HDFC Bank, Thana Kannur branch is HDFC0007661. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
Can I use IFSC HDFC0007661 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC HDFC0007661 to send funds instantly.
Final notes
To recap: HDFC0007661 is the IFSC code of HDFC Bank, THANA KANNUR branch, in KANNUR, KERALA. 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.
