SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBCHD
ALLAINBBCHD belongs to Allahabad Bank in Chandigarh, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALLAINBBCHD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALLAINBB |
| Branch code | CHD |
| Bank | Allahabad Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Chandigarh |
| Country | India |
How the Allahabad Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- CHD 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/BIC code ALLAINBBCHD?
ALLAINBBCHD identifies Allahabad Bank, part of Allahabad Bank in Chandigarh, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in ALLAINBBCHD stand for?
ALLA is the bank code of Allahabad Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and CHD identifies the branch Allahabad Bank.
Does Allahabad Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 56 SWIFT/BIC codes for Allahabad Bank in India. All of them are listed on the page of Allahabad Bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Allahabad Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBCHD, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use ALLAINBB instead of ALLAINBBCHD?
ALLAINBB points to the main office of Allahabad Bank, while ALLAINBBCHD is Allahabad Bank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ALLAINBBCHD if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Allahabad Bank?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.