IFSC Code of HDFC Bank, Vengikkal Branch, Tamil Nadu

If you are searching for the IFSC code of HDFC Bank, VENGIKKAL branch in TIRUVANNAMALAI, TAMIL NADU, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is HDFC0005156. 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 VENGIKKAL branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC HDFC0005156 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.

The Indian Financial System Code, popularly known as IFSC, is an 11-digit alphanumeric code that the RBI assigns to every bank branch participating in online interbank settlement. Without this code, an electronic transfer simply cannot reach its destination branch.

The IFSC for HDFC Bank – VENGIKKAL is HDFC0005156. The first four letters HDFC are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 005156 map to this branch in TIRUVANNAMALAI, TAMIL NADU.

About HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Vengikkal branch in Tiruvannamalai. 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, HDFC0005156.

Branch details at a glance

About the Vengikkal branch

The Vengikkal branch of HDFC Bank is situated at GROUND FLOOR 315 VELLORE MAIN ROAD VENGIKKAL TIRUVANNAMALAI TAMIL NADU 606604. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code HDFC0005156 is used.

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 VENGIKKAL branch came to be assigned the code HDFC0005156.

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 HDFC0005156, money simply cannot be routed to the VENGIKKAL branch electronically.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Vengikkal branch is mapped to IFSC HDFC0005156 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 HDFC0005156.

Banking services available

The Vengikkal branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 1800-2026161.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC HDFC0005156

How to transfer money using IFSC HDFC0005156

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 HDFC0005156 across all three.

NEFT to HDFC Bank, VENGIKKAL using IFSC HDFC0005156

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 HDFC0005156, and confirm that the system picks up HDFC Bank – VENGIKKAL. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to VENGIKKAL

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at HDFC Bank's VENGIKKAL branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC HDFC0005156 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to HDFC Bank VENGIKKAL (IFSC HDFC0005156)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC HDFC0005156 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the VENGIKKAL branch account within seconds.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC HDFC0005156 for HDFC Bank – VENGIKKAL, 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.

For most retail customers crediting the Vengikkal 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.

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 VENGIKKAL branch, the IFSC HDFC0005156 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.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Vengikkal 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 HDFC0005156 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.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Vengikkal branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC HDFC0005156 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 – VENGIKKAL:

• The IFSC is exactly HDFC0005156 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 VENGIKKAL 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 Vengikkal branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR 315 VELLORE MAIN ROAD VENGIKKAL TIRUVANNAMALAI TAMIL NADU 606604, which puts it inside Tiruvannamalai, the broader Tiruvannamalai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “HDFC Bank Vengikkal branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC HDFC0005156 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 HDFC0005156 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC HDFC0005156 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 HDFC0005156 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 Vengikkal 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 HDFC0005156 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code HDFC0005156 belongs to HDFC Bank's VENGIKKAL branch, located at GROUND FLOOR 315 VELLORE MAIN ROAD VENGIKKAL TIRUVANNAMALAI TAMIL NADU 606604 in TIRUVANNAMALAI, TAMIL NADU. 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.