HDFC Bank Siwan - Bihar IFSC Code (Bihar) – HDFC0000949

Here are the HDFC0000949 IFSC code details of HDFC Bank, Siwan - Bihar branch located in Siwan, Bihar. This code is used for NEFT, RTGS and IMPS transactions within Siwan and nearby areas. It supports basic banking needs including account operations and online transactions.

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Uses of IFSC code

The IFSC code HDFC0000949 of HDFC Bank, Siwan - Bihar branch is commonly used for various financial transactions across India. It helps in identifying the exact bank branch details during fund transfers. Using the correct IFSC code ensures that funds are transferred quickly and reach the intended branch without errors.

This IFSC code is used for salary credits, online shopping refunds, and transferring money through NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS services. In addition, it is used for government-related payments such as subsidies, pension transfers, and scholarship disbursements. Customers rely on this code for secure digital payments and fund transfers.

IFSC code and banking illustration

The cases in which the IFSC code is used during bank financial transactions are given below:

• During online banking.
• NEFT (National Electronic Fund Transfer).
• IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) : Bank account holders can transfer funds 24x7, 365 days.
• RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) : However, in this case, transactions of more than 2 lakh per day cannot be done.

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Format of IFSC Code

IFSC is an 11-character alphanumeric code where the first four characters represent the bank, the fifth character is always zero, and the last six characters identify the branch.

• Bank Code: The first four letters of the code, i.e., HDFC Bank, denote the name of the bank which is HDFC Bank.
• ZERO: The fifth character is 0.
• Branch Code: The last six digits of the code, i.e., 000001, represent the branch which is HDFC Bank.

How to find IFSC code

The IFSC code can be found in all the bank documents:

1. Bank passbook.
2. Checkbook.
3. Bank statements.
4. Reserve Bank of India's website.
5. The IFSC code of a particular bank can also be found on the bank's official website.

How to find MICR code

The MICR code can be found in all the bank documents.

• Bank cheque leaf.
• Bank passbook.
• Bank website.

MICR code is used for faster and more secure processing of cheques.

Benefits of MICR code

The benefits of MICR codes are the following:

1. High speed/faster processing.
2. High-level security.
3. Authentication of Docs.
4. Increased Accuracy.
5. Fraud prevention.
6. Readability.
7. Efficient clearing.
8. Standardization.

MICR code is used for faster and more secure processing of cheques.

Difference Between IFSC and MICR Code

IFSC and MICR codes are both used in banking systems, but for different purposes. The Indian Financial System Code (IFSC Code) is used for electronic fund transfers such as NEFT, RTGS, and IMPS. Helping to identify the bank branch details during online transactions.

On the other hand, the Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR Code) code is primarily used for processing cheques. It is printed on cheque leaves and helps banks process cheques quick and securely through their automated systems.

In simple terms, IFSC is used for digital payments and online banking. While MICR is used for physical cheque clearing. Both codes are important for ensuring accurate and secure banking operations.

Both IFSC and MICR codes are used in banking, however their functions are completely different.

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