Kochi: ICICI Bank has set up a branch in Ernakulam, the 200th of the Bank in Kerala. Based at Companypady, Aluva, the branch is equipped with an ATM-cum-Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) that offers cash deposit and withdrawal services to customers. Interestingly, ICICI Bank had set up its first branch in the state in Ernakulam.
Mr. Rakesh Jha, Executive Director, ICICI Bank inaugurated the branch. Speaking at the inauguration, Mr. Jha said, “We are delighted to launch the branch at the onset of the festive season. Setting up the 200th branch is an important milestone for the Bank as it further strengthens our commitment to serving the people of Kerala. This branch offers a wide range of products and services to the people of the city and aims to contribute to their growth and prosperity. Further, we are dedicated to promoting financial inclusion in Kerala with 70% of our branches located in semi-urban and rural areas in the state.”
The branch offers a comprehensive range of accounts, including savings and current accounts, trade and forex services, fixed and recurring deposits, loans- business loans, home loans, personal loans, auto loans, and gold loans – along with remittance and card services. The branch also offers banking services to NRI customers. It further provides locker facilities at its premises. It operates from 9:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. on Monday to Friday and on the first, third, and fifth Saturdays of the month.
The branch provides a Tab banking facility for nearly 100 services including the opening of Fixed Deposit (FD), checkbook requests, generation of e-statements, and change of address among others, to customers. The branch also provides door-step banking services for senior citizens, differently abled, and visually impaired individuals, with no charges incurred. The list of services includes financial services like cash pick-up/deposit, cash delivery for withdrawals, and non-financial services like KYC submission, life certificates, etc.
The Bank has a network of 6,074 branches and 16,731 ATMs and Cash Recycling Machines (CRMs) spread across the country as of June 30, 2023.