SWIFT/BIC code ANDBINBBMAD
ANDBINBBMAD belongs to Andhra Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ANDBINBBMAD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ANDBINBB |
| Branch code | MAD |
| Bank | Andhra Bank |
| Branch | Chennai Main Branch Lingichetty Street |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
The way the Andhra Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- MAD 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code ANDBINBBMAD?
ANDBINBBMAD identifies Chennai Main Branch Lingichetty Street, part of Andhra Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Andhra Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use ANDBINBB instead of ANDBINBBMAD?
ANDBINBB points to the head office of Andhra Bank, while ANDBINBBMAD points to Chennai Main Branch Lingichetty Street. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ANDBINBBMAD if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Andhra Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ANDBINBBMAD, the account number or IBAN 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 ANDBINBBMAD stand for?
ANDB is the bank code of Andhra Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and MAD identifies the department Chennai Main Branch Lingichetty Street.
Does Andhra Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 58 SWIFT/BIC codes for Andhra Bank in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.