SWIFT/BIC code ALLAINBBSIF

ALLAINBBSIF belongs to Allahabad Bank in Secunderabad, India.

ALLAINBBSIF

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeALLAINBBSIF
8-character codeALLAINBB
Branch codeSIF
BankAllahabad Bank
BranchIndustrial Finance Branch
CitySecunderabad
CountryIndia

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.
SIF 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 uses BIC ALLAINBBSIF?

The code ALLAINBBSIF belongs to Industrial Finance Branch, a unit of Allahabad Bank in Secunderabad, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Allahabad Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 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 does each part of ALLAINBBSIF stand for?

ALLA is the institution code of Allahabad Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and SIF identifies the branch Industrial Finance Branch.

Can I use ALLAINBB instead of ALLAINBBSIF?

ALLAINBB is the head office of Allahabad Bank, while ALLAINBBSIF points to Industrial Finance Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ALLAINBBSIF if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use ALLAINBBSIF with a typo?

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

How long does a transfer to Allahabad Bank take?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

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