If you are searching for the IFSC code of HDFC Bank, PITHORAGARH branch in PITHORAGARH, UTTARAKHAND, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is HDFC0009545. You can use it for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers, online banking add-payee actions, UPI mandates and any other electronic payment request that asks for an Indian Financial System Code. The information on this page is curated specifically for customers, remitters, employers and businesses who need to credit funds to an account maintained at this branch, and it is structured so you can find what you need within a few seconds of landing here.
You will see the complete branch address, the area STD code and phone number, the city and state, the day-to-day banking services that are typically offered at the PITHORAGARH branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC HDFC0009545 across NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails. A frequently-asked-questions section at the end answers the most common queries we receive about this particular branch.
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, HDFC0009545 is the IFSC of HDFC Bank's PITHORAGARH branch. The format is fixed: HDFC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 009545 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | HDFC Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Pithoragarh |
| IFSC Code | HDFC0009545 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | HDFC BANK LTD UPPER GR FLOOR NAGAR KOTI COMP WADDA TAXI STAND SILTHAM PITHORAGARH UTTARAKHAND 262501 |
| City | Pithoragarh |
| District | Pithoragarh |
| State | Uttarakhand |
| STD Code | 1860 |
| Phone | 2676161 |
About the bank
HDFC Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Pithoragarh branch in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand is part of this network and uses the IFSC code HDFC0009545 for all electronic settlement.
About this branch
The branch is located at HDFC BANK LTD UPPER GR FLOOR NAGAR KOTI COMP WADDA TAXI STAND SILTHAM PITHORAGARH UTTARAKHAND 262501. It serves the Pithoragarh 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 HDFC0009545 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 PITHORAGARH of HDFC Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code HDFC0009545 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 HDFC0009545 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 HDFC0009545
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 HDFC0009545 across all three.
NEFT to HDFC Bank, PITHORAGARH using IFSC HDFC0009545
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 HDFC0009545, and confirm that the system picks up HDFC Bank – PITHORAGARH. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to PITHORAGARH
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at HDFC Bank's PITHORAGARH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC HDFC0009545 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to HDFC Bank – PITHORAGARH, use IMPS. With IFSC HDFC0009545 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 HDFC0009545 for HDFC Bank – PITHORAGARH, 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 – HDFC0009545 | Yes – HDFC0009545 | Yes – HDFC0009545 |
For most retail customers crediting the Pithoragarh 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 HDFC0009545
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 – PITHORAGARH is still mapped to IFSC HDFC0009545. 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 HDFC0009545 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.
Account types you can open at the Pithoragarh branch
Once you have an account at HDFC Bank – PITHORAGARH, the IFSC HDFC0009545 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 Pithoragarh 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 HDFC0009545
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Pithoragarh branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC HDFC0009545 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.
Digital banking channels
Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Pithoragarh 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 HDFC0009545 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.
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 – PITHORAGARH:
- The IFSC is exactly HDFC0009545 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 PITHORAGARH 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.
How to reach the Pithoragarh branch
The branch is located at HDFC BANK LTD UPPER GR FLOOR NAGAR KOTI COMP WADDA TAXI STAND SILTHAM PITHORAGARH UTTARAKHAND 262501, which puts it inside Pithoragarh, the broader Pithoragarh district, and the state of Uttarakhand. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “HDFC Bank Pithoragarh branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC HDFC0009545 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 1860-2676161 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
- 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 HDFC0009545 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC HDFC0009545 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 HDFC0009545 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 1860-2676161.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Pithoragarh 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 HDFC0009545 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
HDFC BankPithoragarh Branch
HDFC BANK LTD UPPER GR FLOOR NAGAR KOTI COMP WADDA TAXI STAND SILTHAM PITHORAGARH UTTARAKHAND 262501
Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
Phone: 1860-2676161
IFSC: HDFC0009545
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC HDFC0009545 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC HDFC0009545 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Does HDFC Bank Pithoragarh branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 1860-2676161 to confirm.
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 Pithoragarh branch but serve different purposes.
Can I use IFSC HDFC0009545 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC HDFC0009545 to send funds instantly.
Is IFSC HDFC0009545 the same for all accounts at Pithoragarh branch?
Yes. The IFSC HDFC0009545 is shared by every account held at HDFC Bank's Pithoragarh branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using HDFC0009545 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to HDFC Bank – Pithoragarh reflect within 30 minutes.
Final notes
To recap: HDFC0009545 is the IFSC code of HDFC Bank, PITHORAGARH branch, in PITHORAGARH, UTTARAKHAND. 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.


