SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBCAL
ALLAINBBCAL belongs to Allahabad Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALLAINBBCAL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALLAINBB |
| Branch code | CAL |
| Bank | Allahabad Bank |
| Branch | International Branch, Calcutta |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| Country | India |
The way the Allahabad Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ALLA Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- IN Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- BB Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- CAL Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses SWIFT code ALLAINBBCAL?
The code ALLAINBBCAL belongs to International Branch, Calcutta, a unit of Allahabad Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Allahabad Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBCAL, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in ALLAINBBCAL stand for?
ALLA is the institution code of Allahabad Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and CAL identifies the department International Branch, Calcutta.
Does Allahabad Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 56 SWIFT/BIC codes for Allahabad Bank in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Allahabad Bank.
How long does a transfer to Allahabad Bank take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use ALLAINBB instead of ALLAINBBCAL?
ALLAINBB points to the main office of Allahabad Bank, while ALLAINBBCAL is International Branch, Calcutta. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ALLAINBBCAL if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.