HDFC Bank — SAMATHANAPURAM

TIRUNELVELI, TAMIL NADU

IFSC Code

HDFC0006889

MICR Code

627240018

Branch

SAMATHANAPURAM

Bank

HDFC Bank

District

TIRUNELVELI

State

TAMIL NADU

Contact

+9118002026161

Address

D NO 200E 2 8 AND 200E 2 9 TIRUCHENDUR ROAD PALAYAMKOTTAI TIRUNELVELI TAMIL NADU 627002

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Using IFSC HDFC0006889 for money transfers

NEFT (National Electronic Funds Transfer) lets you send money to any account at HDFC Bank's SAMATHANAPURAM branch from any other bank in India. Transfers are processed in half-hourly batches, so funds usually reach the recipient within a couple of hours, and there's no minimum or maximum amount restriction from RBI's side.

For amounts of ₹2 lakh or more sent to an account at HDFC Bank, SAMATHANAPURAM, RTGS is usually the better choice over NEFT — each transaction settles on its own in real time instead of waiting in a batch.

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) is the fastest of the three — funds move to SAMATHANAPURAM within seconds, any time of day including bank holidays. It's typically capped at ₹5 lakh per transaction depending on your bank's own limits.

NEFT & RTGS Timing — System Hours vs. Branch Hours

A distinction that matters if you're transferring to SAMATHANAPURAM: the RBI settlement system runs 24x7 for NEFT and RTGS, but that doesn't mean this specific branch is open around the clock. Online transfers process any time; in-person or cash-based requests still depend on the branch actually being open.

MethodSystem HoursIf Visiting SAMATHANAPURAM In Person
NEFT24x7x365, including weekends and holidays (RBI mandate since 16 Dec 2019)Online/net-banking NEFT processes any time. An in-branch, cash, or cheque-based NEFT request still depends on that branch's working hours.
RTGS24x7x365, including weekends and holidays (RBI mandate since 14 Dec 2020)Minimum transfer amount is ₹2 lakh. Same system-vs-branch-hours distinction as NEFT applies for in-person requests.
IMPS24x7x365 — always has been, no banking-hours restriction at the system level.Typically capped per transaction depending on your bank's own limits (often around ₹5 lakh).

Sending funds to this HDFC Bank branch takes just a few steps:

  1. Log in to your bank's net banking portal or mobile banking app.
  2. Add a new beneficiary/payee, entering the recipient's full name and account number.
  3. Enter the IFSC code HDFC0006889 when prompted — this routes the transfer to SAMATHANAPURAM specifically.
  4. Most banks require a short cooling-off period (often a few hours) after adding a new beneficiary before the first transfer.
  5. Once the beneficiary is active, choose NEFT, RTGS, or IMPS based on the amount and how quickly you need it to arrive.
  6. Enter the amount, review the details (name, account number, IFSC), and confirm with your OTP/PIN.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IFSC code of the HDFC Bank SAMATHANAPURAM branch?

The IFSC code for HDFC Bank's SAMATHANAPURAM branch in TIRUNELVELI, TAMIL NADU is HDFC0006889. This 11-character code is required for NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS transfers to any account held at this branch.

What is the MICR code of this branch?

The MICR code for this branch is 627240018. MICR codes are used for cheque clearing, while the IFSC code (HDFC0006889) is what's needed for electronic transfers like NEFT and RTGS.

Where is the SAMATHANAPURAM branch of HDFC Bank located?

This branch is located at: D NO 200E 2 8 AND 200E 2 9 TIRUCHENDUR ROAD PALAYAMKOTTAI TIRUNELVELI TAMIL NADU 627002. It falls under TIRUNELVELI district, TAMIL NADU.

Can I use this IFSC code for both NEFT and RTGS transfers?

Yes — the same IFSC code (HDFC0006889) is used for NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS transfers to this branch. Which one you should pick depends on the amount and urgency, not the code itself: RTGS for ₹2 lakh+ needing near-instant settlement, NEFT for regular batch-processed transfers, and IMPS for smaller amounts that need to land in seconds.

Is there a phone number for this branch?

Yes, this branch's listed contact number is +9118002026161.

Other HDFC Bank branches in TIRUNELVELI

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HDFC Bank in other districts of TAMIL NADU

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IFSC and MICR code data sourced from bank-published branch records. While we take care to keep this current, always confirm the IFSC code with your bank before making a large transfer — see our disclaimer for details.