IFSC Code of IDFC First Bank Limited, Mumbai Andheri West Shoppers Stop Branch Branch, Maharashtra

If you are searching for the IFSC code of IDFC First Bank Limited, MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP BRANCH branch in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, this page has every detail you need. The verified IFSC code for this branch is IDFB0040526. 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 MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP BRANCH branch, and detailed step-by-step guides for using the IFSC IDFB0040526 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 – MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP BRANCH is IDFB0040526. The first four letters IDFB are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 040526 map to this branch in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA.

About IDFC First Bank Limited

IDFC First Bank Limited operates a wide network of branches across India, including the Mumbai Andheri West Shoppers Stop Branch branch in Mumbai. 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, IDFB0040526.

About the Mumbai Andheri West Shoppers Stop Branch branch

The Mumbai Andheri West Shoppers Stop Branch branch of IDFC First Bank Limited is situated at GROUND FLOOR SHOP NO 4A 4B 4C 5 AND 6 SAGAR AVENUE S V ROAD ANDHERI WEST MUMBAI 400058. 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 IDFB0040526 is used.

Branch details at a glance

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 MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP BRANCH of IDFC First Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code IDFB0040526 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 IDFB0040526 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

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 IDFB0040526 and the account number together uniquely identify the Mumbai Andheri West Shoppers Stop 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 IDFB0040526

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 IDFB0040526 across all three.

How to use IFSC IDFB0040526 for an NEFT transfer

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) is the most widely used method for sending money to IDFC First Bank Limited's MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP 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 IDFB0040526.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as IDFC First Bank Limited and the branch as MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP 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 MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at IDFC First Bank Limited's MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IDFB0040526 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to IDFC First Bank Limited MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP BRANCH (IFSC IDFB0040526)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IDFB0040526 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP BRANCH branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Mumbai Andheri West Shoppers Stop 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 IDFB0040526:

• 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 MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP BRANCH is still linked to IFSC IDFB0040526.

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 IDFB0040526

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 – MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC IDFB0040526. 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 IDFB0040526 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Mumbai Andheri West Shoppers Stop Branch branch is mapped to IFSC IDFB0040526 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 IDFB0040526.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Mumbai Andheri West Shoppers Stop 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 IDFB0040526

Online banking and IFSC IDFB0040526

IDFC First Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP 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 IDFB0040526 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 Mumbai Andheri West Shoppers Stop Branch branch

The branch is located at GROUND FLOOR SHOP NO 4A 4B 4C 5 AND 6 SAGAR AVENUE S V ROAD ANDHERI WEST MUMBAI 400058, which puts it inside Mumbai, the broader Mumbai Suburban district, and the state of Maharashtra. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “IDFC First Bank Limited Mumbai Andheri West Shoppers Stop Branch branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC IDFB0040526 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 180010888 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 IDFB0040526 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IDFB0040526

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to IDFC First Bank Limited – MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP BRANCH, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: IDFB0040526.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

Working hours

Branch counters at Mumbai Andheri West Shoppers Stop 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 IDFB0040526 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC IDFB0040526 for IDFC First Bank Limited – MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IDFB0040526 is the IFSC code of IDFC First Bank Limited, MUMBAI ANDHERI WEST SHOPPERS STOP BRANCH branch, in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA. 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.