IFSC Code of HDFC Bank, Fortune Empress Handewadi Branch, Maharashtra

Below are the complete branch details for HDFC Bank, FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI branch, located in PUNE, MAHARASHTRA. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is HDFC0007929. 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 HDFC0007929 for HDFC Bank – FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI — saves you from rejected transfers, returned credits and the back-and-forth that follows them.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For HDFC Bank's FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI branch, the IFSC HDFC0007929 breaks down as follows: HDFC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 007929 identifies this particular branch.

About HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Fortune Empress Handewadi branch in Pune. 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, HDFC0007929.

Branch details at a glance

Fortune Empress Handewadi branch overview

Located at FORTUNE EMPRESS SHOWROOM NO 3 4 TOWER HANDEWADI CHOWK HANDEWADI PUNE MAHARASHTRA 412308, the Fortune Empress Handewadi branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC HDFC0007929 is required for all interbank electronic transfers routed through this branch.

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 FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI branch came to be assigned the code HDFC0007929.

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 HDFC0007929, money simply cannot be routed to the FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Fortune Empress Handewadi branch is mapped to IFSC HDFC0007929 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 HDFC0007929.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Fortune Empress Handewadi 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 HDFC0007929

How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0007929

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 HDFC0007929 across all three.

NEFT to HDFC Bank, FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI using IFSC HDFC0007929

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 HDFC0007929, and confirm that the system picks up HDFC Bank – FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at HDFC Bank's FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC HDFC0007929 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 – FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI, use IMPS. With IFSC HDFC0007929 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Fortune Empress Handewadi

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 HDFC0007929:

• 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 FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI is still linked to IFSC HDFC0007929.

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 HDFC0007929

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 – FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI is still mapped to IFSC HDFC0007929. 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 HDFC0007929 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC HDFC0007929

HDFC Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI 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 HDFC0007929 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 & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Fortune Empress Handewadi branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC HDFC0007929 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

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 – FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI:

• The IFSC is exactly HDFC0007929 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 FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI 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 Fortune Empress Handewadi branch

The branch is located at FORTUNE EMPRESS SHOWROOM NO 3 4 TOWER HANDEWADI CHOWK HANDEWADI PUNE MAHARASHTRA 412308, which puts it inside Pune, the broader Pune district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “HDFC Bank Fortune Empress Handewadi branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC HDFC0007929 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 1800-2026161 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 HDFC0007929 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC HDFC0007929 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 HDFC0007929 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Fortune Empress Handewadi 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 HDFC0007929 continue to work without interruption.

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Final notes

To recap: HDFC0007929 is the IFSC code of HDFC Bank, FORTUNE EMPRESS HANDEWADI branch, in PUNE, MAHARASHTRA. 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.