This page lists the IFSC code, branch address, contact number and fund-transfer information for Standard Chartered Bank, HADDOWS ROAD branch in CHENNAI. The 11-digit IFSC SCBL0036079 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 Standard Chartered Bank at the HADDOWS ROAD 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.
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 Standard Chartered Bank – HADDOWS ROAD is SCBL0036079. The first four letters SCBL are the bank's identifier, the fifth digit is reserved as 0, and the trailing six characters 036079 map to this branch in CHENNAI, TAMIL NADU.
About the bank
Standard Chartered Bank serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Haddows Road branch in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is part of this network and uses the IFSC code SCBL0036079 for all electronic settlement.
Branch details at a glance
| Bank Name | Standard Chartered Bank |
|---|---|
| Branch | Haddows Road |
| IFSC Code | SCBL0036079 |
| MICR Code | Refer to cheque leaf |
| Branch Address | GRINDLAYS GARDEN |
| City | Chennai |
| District | Chennai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| STD Code | 44 |
| Phone | 28219666 |
About this branch
The branch is located at GRINDLAYS GARDEN. 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 Standard Chartered Bank. The IFSC SCBL0036079 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.
Why every Standard Chartered Bank 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 HADDOWS ROAD of Standard Chartered Bank — its own 11-character IFSC. The code SCBL0036079 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 SCBL0036079 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.
Products and account variants supported
Every account opened at the Haddows Road branch is mapped to IFSC SCBL0036079 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of Standard Chartered Bank, 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 SCBL0036079.
Banking services available
The Haddows Road branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 44-28219666.
- 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 SCBL0036079
How to transfer money using IFSC SCBL0036079
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 SCBL0036079 across all three.
NEFT to Standard Chartered Bank, HADDOWS ROAD using IFSC SCBL0036079
National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.
To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC SCBL0036079, and confirm that the system picks up Standard Chartered Bank – HADDOWS ROAD. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.
Real-Time Gross Settlement to HADDOWS ROAD
If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Standard Chartered Bank's HADDOWS ROAD branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC SCBL0036079 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.
Send money instantly through IMPS
For a real-time, anytime transfer to Standard Chartered Bank – HADDOWS ROAD, use IMPS. With IFSC SCBL0036079 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 SCBL0036079 for Standard Chartered Bank – HADDOWS ROAD, 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.
| Parameter | NEFT | RTGS | IMPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum amount | ₹1 | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1 |
| Maximum amount | No RBI cap | No RBI cap | ₹5,00,000 |
| Settlement | Half-hourly batches | Real-time | Real-time |
| Availability | 24x7 | 24x7 | 24x7 |
| Best for | Routine transfers | High-value transfers | Urgent small / mid transfers |
| IFSC required | Yes – SCBL0036079 | Yes – SCBL0036079 | Yes – SCBL0036079 |
For most retail customers crediting the Haddows Road 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.
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 Standard Chartered Bank's HADDOWS ROAD branch, the IFSC SCBL0036079 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.
Online banking and IFSC SCBL0036079
Standard Chartered Bank customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the HADDOWS ROAD 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 SCBL0036079 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.
MICR code & cheque clearing
Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by Standard Chartered Bank carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC SCBL0036079 and the account number together uniquely identify the Haddows Road branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.
Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC SCBL0036079
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 Standard Chartered Bank – HADDOWS ROAD, 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:
SCBL0036079. - 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 Haddows Road branch sits at GRINDLAYS GARDEN. If you are travelling from outside Chennai, search for the branch on a maps application using the bank name and locality, or call 44-28219666 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 SCBL0036079 and your account number.
Verifying IFSC SCBL0036079 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 SCBL0036079 by:
- Looking at the cheque leaf – IFSC is printed near the MICR band.
- Opening the passbook's first page.
- Calling the branch directly on 44-28219666.
- Visiting the bank's official branch locator page.
Working hours
Branch counters at Haddows Road 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 SCBL0036079 continue to work without interruption.
Branch address & contact
Standard Chartered BankHaddows Road Branch
GRINDLAYS GARDEN
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 44-28219666
IFSC: SCBL0036079
Frequently asked questions
Can I use IFSC SCBL0036079 for IMPS transfers?
Yes. IMPS works 24x7 and you only need the beneficiary's account number plus IFSC SCBL0036079 to send funds instantly.
What is the IFSC code of Standard Chartered Bank Haddows Road branch?
The IFSC code of Standard Chartered Bank, Haddows Road branch is SCBL0036079. It is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS fund transfers to this branch.
What is the phone number of Standard Chartered Bank Haddows Road branch?
You can reach the branch at 44-28219666 during regular banking hours.
How do I add Standard Chartered Bank Haddows Road as a beneficiary?
Log in to your internet or mobile banking app, go to Add Beneficiary, enter the account number and IFSC SCBL0036079, and complete OTP verification. Once activated, you can transfer funds at any time.
Does Standard Chartered Bank Haddows Road branch offer locker facilities?
Locker availability depends on branch size and customer demand. Please contact the branch on 44-28219666 to confirm.
What is the difference between IFSC and MICR code?
IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code used for online transfers, while MICR is a 9-digit numeric code printed on cheques and used by cheque-clearing machines. Both identify the Haddows Road branch but serve different purposes.
Is IFSC SCBL0036079 the same for all accounts at Haddows Road branch?
Yes. The IFSC SCBL0036079 is shared by every account held at Standard Chartered Bank's Haddows Road branch. Only the account number changes from customer to customer.
Final notes
To recap: SCBL0036079 is the IFSC code of Standard Chartered Bank, HADDOWS ROAD 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.
