SWIFT/BIC code ANDBINBBCHO
ANDBINBBCHO belongs to Andhra Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ANDBINBBCHO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ANDBINBB |
| Branch code | CHO |
| Bank | Andhra Bank |
| Branch | Chowringhee Branch |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| Country | India |
How the Andhra Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ANDB 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.
- CHO 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 SWIFT/BIC code ANDBINBBCHO?
The code ANDBINBBCHO belongs to Chowringhee Branch, part of Andhra Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Andhra Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 58 SWIFT/BIC codes for Andhra Bank in India. All of them are listed on the page of Andhra Bank.
How long does a transfer to Andhra Bank take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Andhra Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ANDBINBBCHO, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use ANDBINBB instead of ANDBINBBCHO?
ANDBINBB is the main office of Andhra Bank, while ANDBINBBCHO is Chowringhee Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ANDBINBBCHO if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of ANDBINBBCHO stand for?
ANDB is the bank code of Andhra Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and CHO is the code of the department Chowringhee Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.