IFSC Code of ICICI Bank Limited, Kochielamakkara, Kerala Branch, Kerala

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to ICICI Bank Limited's KOCHIELAMAKKARA, KERALA branch in KOCHI, KERALA. The branch's IFSC code ICIC0001160 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.

IFSC stands for Indian Financial System Code. It is an 11-character code that pinpoints a particular bank branch on the RBI's real-time payment rails. Every NEFT, RTGS or IMPS instruction must carry the destination branch's IFSC for the credit to land in the correct account.

In our case, ICIC0001160 is the IFSC of ICICI Bank Limited's KOCHIELAMAKKARA, KERALA branch. The format is fixed: ICIC = bank code, 0 = reserved, 001160 = branch identifier.

About the bank

ICICI Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Kochielamakkara, Kerala branch in Kochi, Kerala is part of this network and uses the IFSC code ICIC0001160 for all electronic settlement.

About this branch

The branch is located at ICICI BANK LTD., BROADWAYS ARCADE, PUNNAKAL JUN, ELAMAKKARA, KOCHI ERNAKULAM DIST., KERALA.682026. 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 ICICI Bank Limited. The IFSC ICIC0001160 is used to identify this branch on the RBI payments network.

Branch details at a glance

Why every ICICI Bank Limited 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 KOCHIELAMAKKARA, KERALA of ICICI Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ICIC0001160 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 ICIC0001160 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

MICR code & cheque clearing

Apart from IFSC, every cheque book issued by ICICI Bank Limited carries a 9-digit MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) code that is read by cheque-sorting machines. The MICR code, the IFSC ICIC0001160 and the account number together uniquely identify the Kochielamakkara, Kerala branch and your account. The MICR for this branch is printed at the bottom of your cheque leaves.

How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0001160

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 ICIC0001160 across all three.

NEFT to ICICI Bank Limited, KOCHIELAMAKKARA, KERALA using IFSC ICIC0001160

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 ICIC0001160, and confirm that the system picks up ICICI Bank Limited – KOCHIELAMAKKARA, KERALA. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

RTGS transfers via IFSC ICIC0001160

RTGS (Real-Time Gross Settlement) is the fastest high-value transfer mechanism in India. It is meant for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above and settles each transaction individually and instantly. To remit through RTGS to ICICI Bank Limited – KOCHIELAMAKKARA, KERALA, ensure your bank's portal accepts IFSC ICIC0001160 while registering the beneficiary. RTGS is also available 24x7.

Send money instantly through IMPS

For a real-time, anytime transfer to ICICI Bank Limited – KOCHIELAMAKKARA, KERALA, use IMPS. With IFSC ICIC0001160 and the beneficiary's account number you can move up to ₹5 lakh per transaction with instant credit, any day of the year.

NEFT vs RTGS vs IMPS — which one should you use?

All three modes accept the IFSC ICIC0001160 for ICICI Bank Limited – KOCHIELAMAKKARA, KERALA, but they differ in speed, minimum amount and use case. The table below summarises the differences so you can pick the right channel for the situation at hand.

For most retail customers crediting the Kochielamakkara, Kerala branch, NEFT or IMPS will be the quickest and most economical option. RTGS comes in for one-off, high-value movements such as property purchases, vendor settlements or large gifts.

How UPI relates to the IFSC code

UPI lets you pay using a short Virtual Payment Address instead of typing the IFSC every time, but behind the scenes every UPI mandate is mapped to an account number plus an IFSC. For accounts at ICICI Bank Limited's KOCHIELAMAKKARA, KERALA branch, the IFSC ICIC0001160 is what the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) uses to route the credit when you tap Pay on a UPI app.

That is why, even in the UPI era, it is still worth knowing the IFSC of your home branch — for failed UPI mandates, e-mandate set-ups, third-party platform onboarding and salary or refund credits.

Account types you can open at the Kochielamakkara, Kerala branch

Once you have an account at ICICI Bank Limited – KOCHIELAMAKKARA, KERALA, the IFSC ICIC0001160 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 Kochielamakkara, Kerala branch can access most of ICICI Bank Limited'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 ICIC0001160

Online banking and IFSC ICIC0001160

ICICI Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the KOCHIELAMAKKARA, KERALA branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC ICIC0001160 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

How to reach the Kochielamakkara, Kerala branch

The branch is located at ICICI BANK LTD., BROADWAYS ARCADE, PUNNAKAL JUN, ELAMAKKARA, KOCHI ERNAKULAM DIST., KERALA.682026, 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 “ICICI Bank Limited Kochielamakkara, Kerala branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC ICIC0001160 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-8657007832 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 ICIC0001160 and your account number.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to ICICI Bank Limited – KOCHIELAMAKKARA, KERALA:

• The IFSC is exactly ICIC0001160 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills ICICI Bank Limited as the bank name and KOCHIELAMAKKARA, KERALA as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

Working hours

Branch counters at Kochielamakkara, Kerala 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 ICIC0001160 continue to work without interruption.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ICIC0001160 for ICICI Bank Limited – KOCHIELAMAKKARA, KERALA, 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.

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Final notes

To recap: ICIC0001160 is the IFSC code of ICICI Bank Limited, KOCHIELAMAKKARA, KERALA branch, in KOCHI, KERALA. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.