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SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB005

AXISINBB005 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

AXISINBB005

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeAXISINBB005
8-character codeAXISINBB
Branch code005
BankAxis Bank Limited
BranchKolkata Main Branch
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

The way the Axis Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC works

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

AXIS 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.
005 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 AXISINBB005?

AXISINBB005 identifies Kolkata Main Branch, part of Axis Bank Limited in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Axis Bank Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 513 SWIFT/BIC codes for Axis Bank Limited in India. All of them are listed on the page of Axis Bank Limited.

What happens if I use AXISINBB005 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AXISINBB005 against the details from Axis Bank Limited before you confirm.

Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB005?

AXISINBB points to the main office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB005 points to Kolkata Main Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use AXISINBB005 if the recipient asks for it.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Axis Bank Limited in India?

Banks often 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 do the letters in AXISINBB005 stand for?

AXIS is the institution code of Axis Bank Limited, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 005 is the code of the branch Kolkata Main Branch.

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