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SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBRPK

ALLAINBBRPK belongs to Allahabad Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

ALLAINBBRPK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeALLAINBBRPK
8-character codeALLAINBB
Branch codeRPK
BankAllahabad Bank
BranchR.p.c.,kolkata
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

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.
RPK 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBRPK?

ALLAINBBRPK identifies R.p.c.,kolkata, a unit of Allahabad Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use ALLAINBB instead of ALLAINBBRPK?

ALLAINBB points to the main office of Allahabad Bank, while ALLAINBBRPK is R.p.c.,kolkata. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ALLAINBBRPK if the recipient asks for it.

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.

What happens if I use ALLAINBBRPK incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check ALLAINBBRPK against the details from Allahabad Bank before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Allahabad Bank?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

What does each part of ALLAINBBRPK stand for?

ALLA is the bank code of Allahabad Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and RPK identifies the department R.p.c.,kolkata.

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