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SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBKAN

ALLAINBBKAN belongs to Allahabad Bank in Kanpur, India.

ALLAINBBKAN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeALLAINBBKAN
8-character codeALLAINBB
Branch codeKAN
BankAllahabad Bank
BranchKanpur Main Branch
CityKanpur
CountryIndia

The way 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.
KAN 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBKAN?

ALLAINBBKAN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kanpur Main Branch, a branch or department of Allahabad Bank in Kanpur, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use ALLAINBB instead of ALLAINBBKAN?

ALLAINBB is the head office of Allahabad Bank, while ALLAINBBKAN points to Kanpur Main Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ALLAINBBKAN.

What happens if I use ALLAINBBKAN incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ALLAINBBKAN with the recipient before sending.

Has Allahabad Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 56 SWIFT/BIC codes for Allahabad Bank in India. You can see them all on the bank page.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Allahabad Bank?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBKAN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

What does each part of ALLAINBBKAN stand for?

ALLA is the bank code of Allahabad Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and KAN identifies the branch Kanpur Main Branch.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.