Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025
Time: 02:30 AM to 06:30 AM IST (4 hours)

1. What’s Going On?
HDFC Bank has announced a scheduled system maintenance planned for June 8, 2025, from 02:30 AM to 06:30 AM IST. During this four-hour window, several digital banking services will be temporarily unavailable as part of the bank’s efforts to strengthen infrastructure and enhance customer experience
2. Which Services Will Be Affected?
Expect interruptions in:
- UPI transactions linked to HDFC Bank (savings/current accounts, RuPay credit cards, third-party UPI apps)
- HDFC Mobile Banking app and NetBanking portal access
- Fund transfers via UPI, IMPS, NEFT, RTGS
- Merchant payments routed through HDFC accounts
- Instant account opening and account info viewing
- Credit card transactions and statement downloads
3. Why Is This Needed?
HDFC explains that this is a crucial upgrade aimed at improving system stability, security, and overall banking performance — especially vital given the growing reliance on digital platforms across India .
4. How to Prepare
To navigate this downtime smoothly:
- Plan ahead: Process urgent payments before 02:30 AM or wait until after 06:30 AM.
- Use alternatives:
- PayZapp wallet — HDFC’s digital wallet will still function. Limits: ₹10,000/month (non‑KYC), ₹200,000/month (KYC)
- Debit/credit cards or internet banking with other banks.
- Be cautious: Transactions during this window may fail or get delayed; refunds or reversals might take longer.
5. What If Something Goes Wrong?
- Failed or delayed UPI transactions may show errors like “technical error” or “server not responding.”
- Refunds may take several hours if transactions initiate but don’t complete.
- Available alternatives: Pay via PayZapp, credit/debit cards, or delay till post-maintenance.
Table :
Aspect | Details |
---|---|
When | June 8, 2025 · 02:30–06:30 AM IST |
Duration | 4 hours |
Services impacted | UPI, IMPS, NEFT, RTGS, MB/NetBanking, merchant & credit card services |
Alternative options | PayZapp wallet, cards, other bank services |
Action advised | Plan ahead, avoid urgent digital banking in window |

Conclusion
While short-term disruptions are never ideal, HDFC Bank is rolling out this maintenance to boost reliability, speed, and security for future banking operations. With a bit of planning and alternative arrangements, customers can easily sidestep inconvenience during this brief window.
Stay ahead: If you have scheduled payments or bill dues falling in this period, pre-process them or shift to PayZapp or credit/debit modes. And don’t forget—everything’s expected to be back to normal by around 06:45 AM IST on June 8.