IFSC Code of IDFC First Bank Limited, Ahmedabad-Makarba Branch Branch, Gujarat

If you are searching for the IFSC code of IDFC First Bank Limited, AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH branch in AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is IDFB0040346. 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 AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC IDFB0040346 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 IDFC First Bank Limited – AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH is IDFB0040346. The first four letters IDFB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 040346 map to this branch in AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT.

Branch details at a glance

About the bank

IDFC First Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Ahmedabad-Makarba Branch branch in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is part of this network and uses the IFSC code IDFB0040346 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR,UNIT NO.1AND2,BLOCK A,PALLADIUM,VISHAL CHSL,MAKARBA,VEJALPUR,AHMEDABAD-380051,TOLL FREE NO-18602582000. It serves the Ahmedabad region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of IDFC First Bank Limited. The IFSC IDFB0040346 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Why every IDFC First Bank Limited 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 AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH of IDFC First Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IDFB0040346 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 IDFB0040346 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 IDFB0040346

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 IDFB0040346 across all three.

How to use IFSC IDFB0040346 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to IDFC First Bank Limited's AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH 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).

1. Log in to your internet banking or mobile banking app.
2. Choose Add Beneficiary and select NEFT / Other Bank.
3. Enter the beneficiary name, account number and the IFSC IDFB0040346.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as IDFC First Bank Limited and the branch as AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH.
5. Approve the beneficiary using OTP. Once activated, transfer any amount and the credit will reflect in the next NEFT cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC IDFB0040346

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to IDFC First Bank Limited – AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IDFB0040346 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

IMPS to IDFC First Bank Limited AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH (IFSC IDFB0040346)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IDFB0040346 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Ahmedabad-Makarba Branch

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 IDFB0040346:

• 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 AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH is still linked to IFSC IDFB0040346.

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 IDFC First Bank Limited's AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH branch, the IFSC IDFB0040346 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.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Ahmedabad-Makarba Branch branch is mapped to IFSC IDFB0040346 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of IDFC First Bank Limited, 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 IDFB0040346.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Ahmedabad-Makarba Branch branch can access most of IDFC First Bank Limited'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 IDFB0040346

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Ahmedabad-Makarba Branch branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IDFB0040346 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Online banking and IFSC IDFB0040346

IDFC First Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH 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 IDFB0040346 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.

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 IDFC First Bank Limited – AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH:

• The IFSC is exactly IDFB0040346 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills IDFC First Bank Limited as the bank name and AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH 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.

Reaching the branch

The Ahmedabad-Makarba Branch branch sits at GROUND FLOOR,UNIT NO.1AND2,BLOCK A,PALLADIUM,VISHAL CHSL,MAKARBA,VEJALPUR,AHMEDABAD-380051,TOLL FREE NO-18602582000. If you are travelling from outside Ahmedabad, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call the branch contact number to ask for landmarks. Many customers find it easier to skip the trip altogether: net banking, mobile apps, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI all work using the IFSC IDFB0040346 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IDFB0040346 for IDFC First Bank Limited – AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH, 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 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 Ahmedabad-Makarba Branch branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IDFB0040346, however, work 24x7.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code IDFB0040346 belongs to IDFC First Bank Limited's AHMEDABAD-MAKARBA BRANCH branch, located at GROUND FLOOR,UNIT NO.1AND2,BLOCK A,PALLADIUM,VISHAL… in AHMEDABAD, GUJARAT. 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.