IFSC Code of HDFC Bank, Pilibhit Branch, Uttar Pradesh

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to HDFC Bank's PILIBHIT branch in PILIBHIT, UTTAR PRADESH. The branch's IFSC code HDFC0002543 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, HDFC0002543 is the IFSC of HDFC Bank's PILIBHIT branch. The format is fixed: HDFC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 002543 = 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 Pilibhit branch in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code HDFC0002543 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at HDFC BANK LTD GROUND FLOOR 421 TANAKPUR ROAD PILIBHIT UTTAR PRADESH 262001. It serves the Pilibhit 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 HDFC0002543 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 PILIBHIT of HDFC Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code HDFC0002543 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 HDFC0002543 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 HDFC0002543 and the account number together uniquely identify the Pilibhit branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0002543

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 HDFC0002543 across all three.

NEFT to HDFC Bank, PILIBHIT using IFSC HDFC0002543

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 HDFC0002543, and confirm that the system picks up HDFC Bank – PILIBHIT. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to PILIBHIT

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at HDFC Bank's PILIBHIT branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC HDFC0002543 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to HDFC Bank PILIBHIT (IFSC HDFC0002543)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC HDFC0002543 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the PILIBHIT branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Pilibhit

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 HDFC0002543:

• 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 PILIBHIT is still linked to IFSC HDFC0002543.

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.

UPI payments and IFSC HDFC0002543

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 – PILIBHIT is still mapped to IFSC HDFC0002543. 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 HDFC0002543 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Pilibhit branch is mapped to IFSC HDFC0002543 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 HDFC0002543.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Pilibhit 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 HDFC0002543

Online banking and IFSC HDFC0002543

HDFC Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the PILIBHIT 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 HDFC0002543 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.

How to reach the Pilibhit branch

The branch is located at HDFC BANK LTD GROUND FLOOR 421 TANAKPUR ROAD PILIBHIT UTTAR PRADESH 262001, which puts it inside Pilibhit, the broader Pilibhit district, and the state of Uttar Pradesh. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “HDFC Bank Pilibhit branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC HDFC0002543 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9935903333 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC HDFC0002543 and your account number.

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 – PILIBHIT:

• The IFSC is exactly HDFC0002543 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 PILIBHIT 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.

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 Pilibhit branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC HDFC0002543, however, work 24x7.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC HDFC0002543 for HDFC Bank – PILIBHIT, 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.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code HDFC0002543 belongs to HDFC Bank's PILIBHIT branch, located at HDFC BANK LTD GROUND FLOOR 421 TANAKPUR ROAD PILIBHIT UTTAR PRADESH 262001 in PILIBHIT, UTTAR PRADESH. 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.