HDFC Bank Announces Scheduled Maintenance for Net Banking Services
HDFC Bank has informed its customers about a planned system maintenance activity. This essential work will temporarily disrupt some digital banking services. The bank aims to enhance the overall banking experience through this upgrade.
Maintenance Schedule and Impact
The maintenance window is fixed for January 18, 2026. It will start at 12:00 AM IST and conclude by 2:30 AM IST. The total downtime will last for two and a half hours.
During this period, customers will not be able to access the All-New HDFC Bank NetBanking platform. The HDFC Bank App services will also be unavailable. The bank communicated these details directly to users via email.
Services That Will Remain Operational
Despite the net banking outage, HDFC Bank confirms that several alternative services will continue to function normally. Customers can still use:
- PayZapp for payments and transactions.
- ChatBanking via WhatsApp for basic banking queries and services.
- MyCards for managing credit and debit cards.
- The HDFC Bank App for certain functions, though core services within the app will be down.
The bank's email to customers stated, "To enhance your banking experience, we are undergoing essential system maintenance... We value your patience & cooperation as we strive to enhance the efficiency of our services."
Customer Advisory and Bank's Assurance
HDFC Bank has advised users to plan their online banking activities around this maintenance schedule. The early morning timing is chosen to minimize inconvenience for the majority of customers.
The bank emphasizes that this temporary disruption is necessary for system improvements. These upgrades will ultimately lead to better service efficiency and a smoother digital banking experience. HDFC Bank thanked its customers for their continued trust and cooperation during this brief period of maintenance.
