IFSC Code of IDFC First Bank Limited, Mumbai - Matunga East Branch Branch, Maharashtra

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to IDFC First Bank Limited's MUMBAI - MATUNGA EAST BRANCH branch in MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA. The branch's IFSC code IDFB0040189 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, IDFB0040189 is the IFSC of IDFC First Bank Limited's MUMBAI - MATUNGA EAST BRANCH branch. The format is fixed: IDFB = bank code, 0 = reserved, 040189 = branch identifier.

Branch details at a glance

Bank profile

IDFC First Bank Limited is among the recognised banks listed on the Reserve Bank of India's payments network. The Mumbai - Matunga East Branch branch — IFSC IDFB0040189 — extends the bank's services to customers in and around Mumbai, Maharashtra.

About the Mumbai - Matunga East Branch branch

The Mumbai - Matunga East Branch branch of IDFC First Bank Limited is situated at UNIT NO.1, GROUND FLOOR, DEVI SADAN, DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR ROAD, MATUNGA EAST, MUMBAI - 400019 TOLL FREE NO. - 18602582000. 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 IDFB0040189 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 IDFC First Bank Limited's MUMBAI - MATUNGA EAST BRANCH branch came to be assigned the code IDFB0040189.

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 IDFB0040189, money simply cannot be routed to the MUMBAI - MATUNGA EAST BRANCH branch electronically.

How to transfer money using IFSC IDFB0040189

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 IDFB0040189 across all three.

How to use IFSC IDFB0040189 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 - MATUNGA EAST 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 IDFB0040189.
4. Confirm the bank name auto-populates as IDFC First Bank Limited and the branch as MUMBAI - MATUNGA EAST 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 - MATUNGA EAST BRANCH

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at IDFC First Bank Limited's MUMBAI - MATUNGA EAST BRANCH branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC IDFB0040189 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to IDFC First Bank Limited MUMBAI - MATUNGA EAST BRANCH (IFSC IDFB0040189)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC IDFB0040189 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the MUMBAI - MATUNGA EAST BRANCH branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Mumbai - Matunga East 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 IDFB0040189:

• 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 - MATUNGA EAST BRANCH is still linked to IFSC IDFB0040189.

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 IDFB0040189

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 - MATUNGA EAST BRANCH is still mapped to IFSC IDFB0040189. 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 IDFB0040189 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Mumbai - Matunga East Branch branch

Once you have an account at IDFC First Bank Limited – MUMBAI - MATUNGA EAST BRANCH, the IFSC IDFB0040189 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 Mumbai - Matunga East 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 IDFB0040189

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 IDFB0040189 and the account number together uniquely identify the Mumbai - Matunga East Branch branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Mumbai - Matunga East 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 IDFB0040189 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.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC IDFB0040189

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 - MATUNGA EAST 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: IDFB0040189.
• 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.

Reaching the branch

The Mumbai - Matunga East Branch branch sits at UNIT NO.1, GROUND FLOOR, DEVI SADAN, DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR ROAD, MATUNGA EAST, MUMBAI - 400019 TOLL FREE NO. - 18602582000. If you are travelling from outside Mumbai, 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 IDFB0040189 and your account number.

Verifying IFSC IDFB0040189 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 IDFB0040189 by:

• Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
• Opening the passbook's first page.
• Calling the branch directly on the branch contact number.
• Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.

Working hours

Branch counters at Mumbai - Matunga East 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 IDFB0040189 continue to work without interruption.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Final notes

To recap: IDFB0040189 is the IFSC code of IDFC First Bank Limited, MUMBAI - MATUNGA EAST 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.