HDFC Bank Main Branch Choice Towers IFSC Code
HDFC Bank
IFSC · Used for NEFT, IMPS & RTGS
MICR · Used for Cheque Clearance
Branch
Main Branch Choice Towers
District
Kochi
State
Kerala
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Frequently Asked Questions
About HDFC Bank Main Branch Choice Towers (ground Floormanorama Junctio - 1218), Kochi
The IFSC code HDFC0001218 (lowercase: hdfc0001218) belongs to HDFC Bank, specifically the Main Branch Choice Towers (ground Floormanorama Junctio - 1218) branch located in Kochi, Kerala.
The 5th character in the IFSC code HDFC0001218 is a zero (0), not the letter 'O'. The correct format is HDFC0001218 (lowercase: hdfc0001218), and not HDFCO001218. According to RBI guidelines, the fifth character of all IFSC codes is reserved as a zero.
The IFSC code of HDFC Bank Main Branch Choice Towers (ground Floormanorama Junctio - 1218) in Kochi, Kerala is HDFC0001218. This 11-character code is required for all NEFT, RTGS and IMPS electronic fund transfers to this branch.
HDFC Bank Main Branch Choice Towers (ground Floormanorama Junctio - 1218) is located at Ground Floormanorama Junctionernakulam South, Kochi, Kerala. You can click the "View on Google Maps" button on this page to get directions.
The MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code of HDFC Bank Main Branch Choice Towers (ground Floormanorama Junctio - 1218) is 682240018. MICR codes are used for cheque processing and are printed at the bottom of cheque leaves in magnetic ink.
Yes. IFSC code HDFC0001218 is valid for all three RBI-regulated transfer modes: NEFT (settled in 30-minute batches, no minimum), RTGS (real-time, minimum ₹2 lakh), and IMPS (instant, up to ₹5 lakh). All modes are available 24×7×365 as per RBI guidelines issued in December 2019.
You can verify IFSC code HDFC0001218 by checking: (1) The top-left corner of any HDFC Bank Main Branch Choice Towers (ground Floormanorama Junctio - 1218) cheque leaf, (2) The first page of your HDFC Bank passbook, (3) Your net banking or mobile banking app under "Branch Details", or (4) The RBI's official IFSC lookup at rbi.org.in.
Understanding IFSC Code: HDFC0001218
Decoded structure — 4 + 1 + 6 characters
Visual Breakdown
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HDFC0001218
What Each Part Means
- Bank Code — HDFC
- The first 4 characters uniquely identify HDFC Bank at the national level. Every branch of HDFC Bank across all states shares this same prefix. It is assigned by the RBI and never changes.
- Reserved — 0
- The 5th character is always 0 (zero), reserved by the RBI for future use. It acts as a separator between the bank identifier and the branch-specific code and is mandatory in all electronic fund transfer systems.
- Branch Code — 001218
- The final 6 characters 001218 uniquely identify this specific branch within the HDFC Bank network. No two branches share the same branch code. Use this code to verify you have the correct branch before initiating any NEFT, RTGS, or IMPS transfer.
| Segment | Chars | Value | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Code | 1–4 | HDFC | Identifies HDFC Bank |
| Reserved | 5 | 0 | RBI reserved (always 0) |
| Branch Code | 6–11 | 001218 | Unique to this branch |
Where to Find IFSC & MICR on Your Cheque
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HDFC Bank
Main Branch Choice Towers (ground Floormanorama Junctio - 1218), Kochi, Kerala
Cheque No.
00001218
A/c No.
Authorised Signatory
IFSC vs MICR — Functional Comparison
Two different codes, two different banking systems
| Feature | IFSC Code | MICR Code |
|---|---|---|
| Full Form | Indian Financial System Code | Magnetic Ink Character Recognition |
| Length & Format | 11 characters — alphanumeric | 9 digits — numeric only |
| This Branch | HDFC0001218 | 682240018 |
| Primary Use | Electronic fund transfers: NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, UPI | Physical cheque clearing at clearing houses |
| Medium | Digital / online — no physical document needed | Printed in magnetic ink on cheque leaf bottom band |
| Processing Speed | Real-time (IMPS/UPI) or 30-min batches (NEFT) | T+1 or T+2 clearing cycle via RBI clearing houses |
| Where to Find It | Cheque leaf (top area), passbook first page, net banking | Bottom band of cheque leaf (the printed magnetic strip) |
| Assigned By | RBI — permanent unless branch is relocated/merged | RBI — encodes city (3) + bank (3) + branch (3) digits |
| Required For | Adding a payee / beneficiary for online transfer | Cheque book issuance and clearing house processing |
Source: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Payment Systems Guidelines. IFSC mandatory for NEFT/RTGS/IMPS since 2010; MICR used by CTS-2010 standard cheque clearing.