IFSC Code of Bank of Maharashtra, Ernakulam - Cochhi Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to Bank of Maharashtra's ERNAKULAM - COCHHI branch in KOCHI, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code MAHB0000379 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For Bank of Maharashtra's ERNAKULAM - COCHHI branch, the IFSC MAHB0000379 breaks down as follows: MAHB identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000379 identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

Bank of Maharashtra serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Ernakulam - Cochhi branch in Kochi, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code MAHB0000379 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at DOOR NO 62/661A, GROUND FLOOR, ADITYA PRIME, DURBAR HALL, ERNAKULAM -682016. It serves the Kochi region and is connected to the bank's core banking platform, which means transactions initiated here are instantly visible across all other branches of Bank of Maharashtra. The IFSC MAHB0000379 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

Why every Bank of Maharashtra branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including ERNAKULAM - COCHHI of Bank of Maharashtra — its own 11-character IFSC. The code MAHB0000379 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC MAHB0000379 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Ernakulam - Cochhi branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC MAHB0000379 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

How to transfer money using IFSC MAHB0000379

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC MAHB0000379 across all three.

NEFT to Bank of Maharashtra, ERNAKULAM - COCHHI using IFSC MAHB0000379

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC MAHB0000379, and confirm that the system picks up Bank of Maharashtra – ERNAKULAM - COCHHI. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to ERNAKULAM - COCHHI

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at Bank of Maharashtra's ERNAKULAM - COCHHI branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC MAHB0000379 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to Bank of Maharashtra ERNAKULAM - COCHHI (IFSC MAHB0000379)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC MAHB0000379 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the ERNAKULAM - COCHHI branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Ernakulam - Cochhi

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC MAHB0000379:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at ERNAKULAM - COCHHI is still linked to IFSC MAHB0000379.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

UPI payments and IFSC MAHB0000379

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at Bank of Maharashtra – ERNAKULAM - COCHHI is still mapped to IFSC MAHB0000379. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.

If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC MAHB0000379 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Account types you can open at the Ernakulam - Cochhi branch

Once you have an account at Bank of Maharashtra – ERNAKULAM - COCHHI, the IFSC MAHB0000379 stays the same regardless of the type of account you hold. The branch typically supports the following options:

• Savings account — for individuals, with chequebook, ATM card and net-banking access.
• Current account — for sole proprietors, partnerships and companies that need higher transaction volumes.
• Salary account — opened in bulk for corporate employees, often with zero-balance benefits.
• NRE / NRO accounts — for non-resident Indians who want to repatriate or maintain rupee balances in India.
• Fixed deposit and recurring deposit — term-based investment accounts with quarterly or cumulative interest.
• Senior citizen accounts — concessional minimum balance and a small interest rate premium on FDs.
• Minor and student accounts — operated jointly with a guardian until the customer turns 18.

Eligibility, minimum balance and KYC requirements vary by product. Speak to a relationship officer at the branch for the latest schedule of charges and interest rates.

Products and services

Customers walking into the Ernakulam - Cochhi branch can access most of Bank of Maharashtra's standard product suite, including:

• Account opening – savings, current, NRI, salary
• Term deposits and recurring deposits
• Retail and small-business loans
• Insurance and mutual-fund tie-ups
• Locker, safe deposit and ATM card services
• Online and mobile banking activation
• Electronic transfers via IFSC MAHB0000379

Digital banking channels

Most day-to-day work that customers used to do at the Ernakulam - Cochhi branch counter can now be completed digitally — adding a beneficiary, transferring funds, applying for a fixed deposit, raising a service request or downloading account statements. The IFSC MAHB0000379 is the link between the digital channel and the branch ledger; once a transaction is confirmed, the credit or debit is reflected in the same core banking system that the branch officers see.

How to reach the Ernakulam - Cochhi branch

The branch is located at DOOR NO 62/661A, GROUND FLOOR, ADITYA PRIME, DURBAR HALL, ERNAKULAM -682016, which puts it inside Kochi, the broader Ernakulam district, and the state of Kerala. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “Bank of Maharashtra Ernakulam - Cochhi branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC MAHB0000379 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9361189674 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC MAHB0000379 and your account number.

Common mistakes to avoid when using IFSC MAHB0000379

An incorrect IFSC almost always results in a failed transfer or, worse, a credit to the wrong branch. Before you click Confirm on a transfer to Bank of Maharashtra – ERNAKULAM - COCHHI, double-check for these issues:

• Confusing 0 with O. The fifth character of every IFSC is the digit 0, not the letter O. Read carefully.
• Spaces or hyphens. Do not put spaces in the IFSC. It is exactly 11 characters: MAHB0000379.
• Wrong branch. A bank can have dozens of branches in the same city. Make sure you are using the IFSC for the actual branch where the beneficiary holds the account, not just any nearby branch.
• Old IFSC after a merger. If two banks have merged, the IFSC may have been reissued. Always verify with a recent passbook or cheque leaf.
• Copy-paste from chat. Auto-correct on phones can silently change letters in IFSC codes. Type carefully or copy from a trusted source like the cheque book.

Working hours

Branch counters at Ernakulam - Cochhi are usually open from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekdays. Saturdays follow the RBI's alternate-Saturday rule. Even when the branch is closed, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS and UPI transfers addressed to MAHB0000379 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC MAHB0000379 for Bank of Maharashtra – ERNAKULAM - COCHHI, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Branch address & contact

Frequently asked questions

Summary

The IFSC code MAHB0000379 belongs to Bank of Maharashtra's ERNAKULAM - COCHHI branch, located at DOOR NO 62/661A, GROUND FLOOR, ADITYA PRIME, DURBAR HALL, ERNAKULAM -682016 in KOCHI, KERALA. Use this code along with the beneficiary's account number for any NEFT, RTGS or IMPS transfer to this branch. Bookmark this page for quick reference whenever you need the branch's banking details.