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SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBLUK

ALLAINBBLUK belongs to Allahabad Bank in Lucknow, India.

ALLAINBBLUK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeALLAINBBLUK
8-character codeALLAINBB
Branch codeLUK
BankAllahabad Bank
BranchLucknow Main Branch
CityLucknow
CountryIndia

The way the Allahabad Bank SWIFT/BIC works

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.
LUK 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 ALLAINBBLUK?

ALLAINBBLUK is the SWIFT/BIC code of Lucknow Main Branch, a unit of Allahabad Bank in Lucknow, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use ALLAINBB instead of ALLAINBBLUK?

ALLAINBB is the head office of Allahabad Bank, while ALLAINBBLUK points to Lucknow Main Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ALLAINBBLUK if the recipient asks for it.

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 quicker than a bank.

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

You need the SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBLUK, 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.

Has Allahabad Bank got 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 happens if I use ALLAINBBLUK with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ALLAINBBLUK with the recipient before sending.

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