SWIFT/BIC code ANDBINBBVIS
ANDBINBBVIS belongs to Andhra Bank in Visakhapatnam, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ANDBINBBVIS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ANDBINBB |
| Branch code | VIS |
| Bank | Andhra Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Visakhapatnam |
| 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.
- VIS 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 SWIFT code ANDBINBBVIS?
The code ANDBINBBVIS belongs to Andhra Bank, a branch or department of Andhra Bank in Visakhapatnam, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use ANDBINBB instead of ANDBINBBVIS?
ANDBINBB is the main office of Andhra Bank, while ANDBINBBVIS points to Andhra Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ANDBINBBVIS if the recipient asks for it.
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.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Andhra Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ANDBINBBVIS, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in ANDBINBBVIS mean?
ANDB is the bank code of Andhra Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and VIS is the code of the branch Andhra Bank.
How long does a transfer to Andhra Bank take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist 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.