IFSC Code of IDFC First Bank Limited, Chennai Tambaram Branch Branch, Tamil Nadu

Below are the complete branch details for IDFC First Bank Limited, CHENNAI TAMBARAM BRANCH branch, located in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU. The IFSC assigned by the Reserve Bank of India to this branch is IDFB0080912. 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 IDFB0080912 for IDFC First Bank Limited – CHENNAI TAMBARAM BRANCH — 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 IDFC First Bank Limited's CHENNAI TAMBARAM BRANCH branch, the IFSC IDFB0080912 breaks down as follows: IDFB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 080912 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 Chennai Tambaram Branch branch — IFSC IDFB0080912 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Branch details at a glance

Chennai Tambaram Branch branch overview

Located at GROUND FLOOR, NO.5, PLOT NO.52, NO.21/6, SUKH NIVAS, KAMARAJ STREET, WEST TAMBARAM, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU 600045, the Chennai Tambaram Branch branch handles regular banking operations such as account opening, fixed and recurring deposits, locker facilities, loans, and trade finance services where applicable. The IFSC IDFB0080912 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 IDFC First Bank Limited's CHENNAI TAMBARAM BRANCH branch came to be assigned the code IDFB0080912.

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 IDFB0080912, money simply cannot be routed to the CHENNAI TAMBARAM BRANCH branch electronically.

Account types you can open at the Chennai Tambaram Branch branch

Once you have an account at IDFC First Bank Limited – CHENNAI TAMBARAM BRANCH, the IFSC IDFB0080912 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 Chennai Tambaram Branch branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 180010888.

• 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 IDFB0080912

How to transfer money using IFSC IDFB0080912

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 IDFB0080912 across all three.

How to use IFSC IDFB0080912 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to IDFC First Bank Limited's CHENNAI TAMBARAM 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 IDFB0080912.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as IDFC First Bank Limited and the branch as CHENNAI TAMBARAM 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 IDFB0080912

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 – CHENNAI TAMBARAM BRANCH, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC IDFB0080912 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to IDFC First Bank Limited – CHENNAI TAMBARAM BRANCH, use IMPS. With IFSC IDFB0080912 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

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

All three modes accept the IFSC IDFB0080912 for IDFC First Bank Limited – CHENNAI TAMBARAM BRANCH, 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 Chennai Tambaram Branch 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.

UPI payments and IFSC IDFB0080912

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 – CHENNAI TAMBARAM BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC IDFB0080912. 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 IDFB0080912 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Chennai Tambaram Branch 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 IDFB0080912 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 Chennai Tambaram Branch branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC IDFB0080912 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 IDFC First Bank Limited – CHENNAI TAMBARAM BRANCH:

• The IFSC is exactly IDFB0080912 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 CHENNAI TAMBARAM 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 Chennai Tambaram Branch branch sits at GROUND FLOOR, NO.5, PLOT NO.52, NO.21/6, SUKH NIVAS, KAMARAJ STREET, WEST TAMBARAM, CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU 600045. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 180010888 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 IDFB0080912 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IDFB0080912 for IDFC First Bank Limited – CHENNAI TAMBARAM 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 Chennai Tambaram Branch branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC IDFB0080912, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: IDFB0080912 is the IFSC code of IDFC First Bank Limited, CHENNAI TAMBARAM 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.