IFSC Code of IDFC First Bank Limited, Anna Nagar West Branch Branch, Tamil Nadu

This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for IDFC First Bank Limited, ANNA NAGAR WEST BRANCH branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC IDFB0080131 uniquely identifies this branch in the RBI's centralised payments network and is required for every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transaction routed to this branch. If you are paying somebody who banks with IDFC First Bank Limited at the ANNA NAGAR WEST BRANCH location, this is the only IFSC you need.

We have organised this page into clearly labelled sections so you can jump straight to the part that interests you — the IFSC and MICR details, the full postal address, the contact phone number, a quick primer on NEFT, RTGS and IMPS, the typical product line-up at the branch, and a frequently asked questions section that addresses the queries people raise most often about this branch.

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 IDFC First Bank Limited's ANNA NAGAR WEST BRANCH branch, the IFSC IDFB0080131 breaks down as follows: IDFB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 080131 identifies this particular branch.

Bank profile

IDFC First Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Anna Nagar West Branch branch — IFSC IDFB0080131 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

About this branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR, DOOR NO. 82,(OLD DOOR NO. 1420), 13TH MAIN ROAD, H- BLOCK, ANNA NAGAR, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU - 600040, TOLL FREE NO. 18004194332. It serves the Chennai 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 IDFB0080131 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

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 IDFC First Bank Limited's ANNA NAGAR WEST BRANCH branch came to be assigned the code IDFB0080131.

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 IDFB0080131, money simply cannot be routed to the ANNA NAGAR WEST BRANCH branch electronically.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by IDFC First Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC IDFB0080131 and the account number together uniquely identify the Anna Nagar West Branch branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC IDFB0080131

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 IDFB0080131 across all three.

How to use IFSC IDFB0080131 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to IDFC First Bank Limited's ANNA NAGAR WEST 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 IDFB0080131.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as IDFC First Bank Limited and the branch as ANNA NAGAR WEST BRANCH.
5. 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 ANNA NAGAR WEST BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at IDFC First Bank Limited's ANNA NAGAR WEST BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IDFB0080131 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to IDFC First Bank Limited – ANNA NAGAR WEST BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC IDFB0080131 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 Anna Nagar West 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 IDFB0080131:

• 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 ANNA NAGAR WEST BRANCH is still linked to IFSC IDFB0080131.

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 IDFB0080131

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 IDFC First Bank Limited – ANNA NAGAR WEST BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC IDFB0080131. 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 IDFB0080131 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Anna Nagar West Branch branch

Once you have an account at IDFC First Bank Limited – ANNA NAGAR WEST BRANCH, the IFSC IDFB0080131 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.

Banking services available

The Anna Nagar West Branch branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on the branch contact number.

• 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 IDFB0080131

Online banking and IFSC IDFB0080131

IDFC First Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the ANNA NAGAR WEST 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 IDFB0080131 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.

How to reach the Anna Nagar West Branch branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR, DOOR NO. 82,(OLD DOOR NO. 1420), 13TH MAIN ROAD, H- BLOCK, ANNA NAGAR, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU - 600040, TOLL FREE NO. 18004194332, which puts it inside Chennai, the broader Chennai district, and the state of Tamil Nadu. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “IDFC First Bank Limited Anna Nagar West Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IDFB0080131 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling the branch contact number 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 IDFB0080131 and your account number.

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 – ANNA NAGAR WEST BRANCH:

• The IFSC is exactly IDFB0080131 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 ANNA NAGAR WEST 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.

Working hours

Branch counters at Anna Nagar West Branch 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 IDFB0080131 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IDFB0080131 for IDFC First Bank Limited – ANNA NAGAR WEST 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 address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IDFB0080131 is the IFSC code of IDFC First Bank Limited, ANNA NAGAR WEST BRANCH branch, in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. 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.