GoldexPay
Language: EN
English Nederlands Deutsch Français Español

SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB006

AXISINBB006 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Chennai (Madras), India.

AXISINBB006

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeAXISINBB006
8-character codeAXISINBB
Branch code006
BankAxis Bank Limited
BranchChennai Branch
CityChennai (Madras)
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.
006 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 code AXISINBB006?

AXISINBB006 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chennai Branch, a branch or department of Axis Bank Limited in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What happens if I enter AXISINBB006 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check AXISINBB006 against the details from Axis Bank Limited before sending.

Does Axis Bank Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 513 SWIFT/BIC codes for Axis Bank Limited in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Axis Bank Limited.

Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB006?

AXISINBB is the main office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB006 points to Chennai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AXISINBB006.

What do the letters in AXISINBB006 mean?

AXIS is the institution code of Axis Bank Limited, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 006 identifies the department Chennai Branch.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Axis Bank Limited?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB006, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

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