Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to HDFC Bank's SHIVRINARAYAN branch in SHIVRINARAYAN, CHHATTISGARH. The branch's IFSC code HDFC0006597 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, HDFC0006597 is the IFSC of HDFC Bank's SHIVRINARAYAN branch. The format is fixed: HDFC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 006597 = branch identifier.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | HDFC Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Shivrinarayan |
| IFSC Code | HDFC0006597 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | GRD FLOOR KHASRA NO 596 1 BHOGAPARA OPPOSITE BAGHEL HOSPITAL SHIVRINARAYAN SHIVRINARAYAN CHHATTISGARH 495557 |
| City | Shivrinarayan |
| District | Janjgir Champa |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| STD Code | 1800 |
| Phone | 2026161 |
About the bank
HDFC Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Shivrinarayan branch in Shivrinarayan, Chhattisgarh is part of this network and uses the IFSC code HDFC0006597 for all electronic settlement.
Shivrinarayan branch overview
Located at GRD FLOOR KHASRA NO 596 1 BHOGAPARA OPPOSITE BAGHEL HOSPITAL SHIVRINARAYAN SHIVRINARAYAN CHHATTISGARH 495557, the Shivrinarayan branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC HDFC0006597 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 SHIVRINARAYAN branch came to be assigned the code HDFC0006597.
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 HDFC0006597, money simply cannot be routed to the SHIVRINARAYAN branch electronically.
How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0006597
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 HDFC0006597 across all three.
How to use IFSC HDFC0006597 for an NEFT transfer
NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to HDFC Bank's SHIVRINARAYAN 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 HDFC0006597.
- Confirm the bank name auto-populates as HDFC Bank and the branch as SHIVRINARAYAN.
- Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to SHIVRINARAYAN
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at HDFC Bank's SHIVRINARAYAN branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC HDFC0006597 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 – SHIVRINARAYAN, use IMPS. With IFSC HDFC0006597 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 Shivrinarayan
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 HDFC0006597:
- 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 SHIVRINARAYAN is still linked to IFSC HDFC0006597.
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.
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 SHIVRINARAYAN branch, the IFSC HDFC0006597 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.
Account types you can open at the Shivrinarayan branch
Once you have an account at HDFC Bank – SHIVRINARAYAN, the IFSC HDFC0006597 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 Shivrinarayan 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 HDFC0006597
MICR & cheque-truncation details
Cheques drawn on the Shivrinarayan branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC HDFC0006597 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 Shivrinarayan 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 HDFC0006597 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 – SHIVRINARAYAN:
- The IFSC is exactly HDFC0006597 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 SHIVRINARAYAN 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 Shivrinarayan branch
The branch is located at GRD FLOOR KHASRA NO 596 1 BHOGAPARA OPPOSITE BAGHEL HOSPITAL SHIVRINARAYAN SHIVRINARAYAN CHHATTISGARH 495557, which puts it inside Shivrinarayan, the broader Janjgir Champa district, and the state of Chhattisgarh. To plan your visit:
- Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “HDFC Bank Shivrinarayan branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC HDFC0006597 should appear at the top of the results.
- Confirm the branch is open by calling 1800-2026161 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 HDFC0006597 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC HDFC0006597 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 HDFC0006597 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 Shivrinarayan branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC HDFC0006597, however, work 24x7.
Branch address & contact
HDFC BankShivrinarayan Branch
GRD FLOOR KHASRA NO 596 1 BHOGAPARA OPPOSITE BAGHEL HOSPITAL SHIVRINARAYAN SHIVRINARAYAN CHHATTISGARH 495557
Shivrinarayan, Chhattisgarh
Phone: 1800-2026161
IFSC: HDFC0006597
Frequently asked questions
Is IFSC HDFC0006597 valid for NEFT and RTGS?
Yes. IFSC HDFC0006597 is valid for all RBI-supported electronic transfer channels including NEFT, RTGS and IMPS.
Where is HDFC Bank Shivrinarayan branch located?
HDFC Bank's Shivrinarayan branch is located at GRD FLOOR KHASRA NO 596 1 BHOGAPARA OPPOSITE BAGHEL HOSPITAL SHIVRINARAYAN SHIVRINARAYAN CHHATTISGARH 495557, Shivrinarayan, Chhattisgarh.
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 Shivrinarayan branch but serve different purposes.
Can I use IFSC HDFC0006597 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC HDFC0006597 to send funds instantly.
How do I add HDFC Bank Shivrinarayan as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC HDFC0006597, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
How quickly will an NEFT transfer using HDFC0006597 be credited?
NEFT settles in half-hourly batches around the clock. Most transfers to HDFC Bank – Shivrinarayan reflect within 30 minutes.
Summary
The IFSC code HDFC0006597 belongs to HDFC Bank's SHIVRINARAYAN branch, located at GRD FLOOR KHASRA NO 596 1 BHOGAPARA OPPOSITE BAGHEL HOSPITAL SHIVRINARAYAN… in SHIVRINARAYAN, CHHATTISGARH. 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.
