SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBDEL
ALLAINBBDEL belongs to Allahabad Bank in New Delhi, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ALLAINBBDEL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ALLAINBB |
| Branch code | DEL |
| Bank | Allahabad Bank |
| Branch | International Branch, New Delhi |
| City | New Delhi |
| 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.
- DEL 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBDEL?
The code ALLAINBBDEL belongs to International Branch, New Delhi, a unit of Allahabad Bank in New Delhi, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Allahabad Bank take in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Allahabad Bank?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at Allahabad Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBDEL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in ALLAINBBDEL mean?
ALLA is the institution code of Allahabad Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and DEL identifies the department International Branch, New Delhi.
Can I use ALLAINBB instead of ALLAINBBDEL?
ALLAINBB is the head office of Allahabad Bank, while ALLAINBBDEL is International Branch, New Delhi. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALLAINBBDEL.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.