SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBCIF
ALLAINBBCIF belongs to Allahabad Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALLAINBBCIF |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALLAINBB |
| Branch code | CIF |
| Bank | Allahabad Bank |
| Branch | Industrial Finance Branch |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| 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.
- CIF 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBCIF?
ALLAINBBCIF is the SWIFT/BIC code of Industrial Finance Branch, part of Allahabad Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of ALLAINBBCIF stand for?
ALLA is the institution code of Allahabad Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and CIF is the code of the department Industrial Finance Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Allahabad Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBCIF, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Allahabad Bank in India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter ALLAINBBCIF incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ALLAINBBCIF against the details from Allahabad Bank before sending.
Has Allahabad Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 56 SWIFT/BIC codes for Allahabad Bank in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.