SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBCPS
ALLAINBBCPS belongs to Allahabad Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALLAINBBCPS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALLAINBB |
| Branch code | CPS |
| Bank | Allahabad Bank |
| Branch | Park Street Branch |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- CPS 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 is behind BIC ALLAINBBCPS?
The code ALLAINBBCPS belongs to Park Street Branch, a branch or department of Allahabad Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use ALLAINBBCPS with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ALLAINBBCPS against the details from Allahabad Bank before you confirm.
Can I use ALLAINBB instead of ALLAINBBCPS?
ALLAINBB is the head office of Allahabad Bank, while ALLAINBBCPS is Park Street Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use ALLAINBBCPS if the recipient asks for it.
Does Allahabad Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Allahabad Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBCPS, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in ALLAINBBCPS stand for?
ALLA is the bank code of Allahabad Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and CPS identifies the branch Park Street Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.