Finance & Banking in Kochi
17 listings · 12 localities · updated 2026-08
Few Indian cities outside Mumbai host this much banking history: Federal Bank (1931) is headquartered in Aluva, South Indian Bank (1929) runs flagship branches here, and Muthoot Finance (1939) — India’s largest gold-loan NBFC — is run from its NH Bypass headquarters at Palarivattom.
Finance & Banking in Kochi at a glance
| Listing | Locality | Established | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Bank | Aluva | 1931 | Savings and current accounts |
| Muthoot Finance | Palarivattom | 1939 | Gold loans |
| South Indian Bank | MG Road | 1929 | Savings and current accounts |
| Bank of Baroda - Regional Office | MG Road | — | Regional administration of Bank of Baroda branches |
| Bank of India - Kerala Zonal Office | Kaloor | — | Administrative oversight of all Bank of India branches in Kerala |
| Canara Bank - Regional Office Ernakulam | Ernakulam | — | Administrative oversight of Canara Bank branches in the Ernakulam region |
| Central Bank of India - Cochin Regional Office | Pallimukku | — | Administrative oversight of Central Bank of India branches in the Cochin/Ernakulam region |
| CSB Bank - Kochi Branch | Banerji Road | — | Savings & current accounts |
| ESAF Small Finance Bank - Kochi | SA Road | — | Savings & current accounts |
| Geojit Financial Services Limited | Palarivattom | — | Equity and derivatives trading |
| Indian Overseas Bank - Kochi Main Branch | Mattancherry | — | Savings and current accounts |
| Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE) | Kadavanthra | — | Chitty (chit fund) schemes including Pravasi Chitty |
| LIC Divisional Office - Ernakulam | MG Road | — | Life insurance policy sales & servicing |
| Reserve Bank of India - Kochi Regional Office | Ernakulam North | — | Foreign exchange regulation and operations |
| SIDBI - Kochi Office | Kaloor | — | MSME term loans & working capital finance |
| State Bank of India (SBI) - Kochi Branch | Fort Kochi | — | Savings and current accounts |
| Union Bank of India - Regional Office | Palarivattom | — | Administrative oversight of Union Bank branches in the Ernakulam Rural circle |
All 17 banks and financial institutions
Federal Bank
📍 Aluva, Kochi · est. 1931Your perfect banking partnerSavings and current accountsPersonal and home loans🏦 Finance & BankingView →Muthoot Finance
📍 Palarivattom, Kochi · est. 1939India’s largest gold loan NBFCGold loansMoney transfer services🏦 Finance & BankingView →South Indian Bank
📍 MG Road, Kochi · est. 1929Experience next generation bankingSavings and current accountsRetail and business loans🏦 Finance & BankingView →Bank of Baroda - Regional Office
📍 MG Road, KochiNationalised bank's regional administrative office for Ernakulam, on MG Road.🏦 Finance & BankingView →Bank of India - Kerala Zonal Office
📍 Kaloor, KochiBank of India's top administrative office for the state of Kerala, based in Kaloor, Kochi.Credit🏦 Finance & BankingView →Canara Bank - Regional Office Ernakulam
📍 Ernakulam, KochiCanara Bank's regional administrative office for Ernakulam, on T.D. Road, North End.🏦 Finance & BankingView →Central Bank of India - Cochin Regional Office
📍 Pallimukku, KochiCentral Bank of India's regional administrative office for the Cochin/Ernakulam region, in Pallimukku.🏦 Finance & BankingView →CSB Bank - Kochi Branch
📍 Banerji Road, KochiKerala-headquartered private sector bank; this branch is on Banerji Road, Ernakulam.Savings & current accountsRetail🏦 Finance & BankingView →ESAF Small Finance Bank - Kochi
📍 SA Road, KochiRBI-regulated small finance bank headquartered in Thrissur, Kerala.Savings & current accountsRetail and MSME loans🏦 Finance & BankingView →Geojit Financial Services Limited
📍 Palarivattom, KochiKochi-headquartered stock broking and investment services firm operating since 1987.Equity and derivatives tradingPortfolio Management Services🏦 Finance & BankingView →Indian Overseas Bank - Kochi Main Branch
📍 Mattancherry, KochiIndian Overseas Bank's main Kochi branch, on Kottukulam Road.Savings and current accountsFixed and recurring deposits🏦 Finance & BankingView →Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE)
📍 Kadavanthra, KochiState-owned chit fund and financial services company, established 1969.ChittyGold🏦 Finance & BankingView →LIC Divisional Office - Ernakulam
📍 MG Road, KochiIndia's largest life insurer; divisional office for Ernakulam on MG Road.Claims settlementGrievance redressal🏦 Finance & BankingView →Reserve Bank of India - Kochi Regional Office
📍 Ernakulam North, KochiRBI's regional office in Kochi handling foreign exchange, currency chest and economic-research functions for Kerala and Lakshadweep.Economic policy research🏦 Finance & BankingView →SIDBI - Kochi Office
📍 Kaloor, KochiApex refinancing and development bank for India's MSME sector; Kochi branch in Kaloor.Machinery/equipment financingDigital MSME loan sanctions🏦 Finance & BankingView →State Bank of India (SBI) - Kochi Branch
📍 Fort Kochi, KochiFull-service State Bank of India branch on Calvetty Road, Fort Cochin, Kochi.Savings and current accountsFixed and recurring deposits🏦 Finance & BankingView →Union Bank of India - Regional Office
📍 Palarivattom, KochiUnion Bank of India's Regional Office (Ernakulam Rural) based in Palarivattom, Kochi.🏦 Finance & BankingView →Finance & Banking by locality
Frequently asked questions
How many banks and financial institutions are listed in Kochi?
Kochi Directory currently lists 17 banks and financial institutions in Kochi, Kerala, across localities like Aluva, Banerji Road, Ernakulam, Ernakulam North.
Which areas of Kochi have banks and financial institutions?
Listings in this category are located in Aluva, Banerji Road, Ernakulam, Ernakulam North, Fort Kochi, Kadavanthra, Kaloor, MG Road, Mattancherry, Palarivattom, Pallimukku, SA Road.
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