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SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB017

AXISINBB017 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

AXISINBB017

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeAXISINBB017
8-character codeAXISINBB
Branch code017
BankAxis Bank Limited
BranchKankurgachi, Kolkata
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.
017 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 BIC AXISINBB017?

AXISINBB017 identifies Kankurgachi, Kolkata, a unit of Axis Bank Limited in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.

Does Axis Bank Limited have 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.

Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB017?

AXISINBB is the main office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB017 is Kankurgachi, Kolkata. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AXISINBB017.

What do the letters in AXISINBB017 mean?

AXIS is the bank code of Axis Bank Limited, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 017 identifies the department Kankurgachi, Kolkata.

How long does it take to send money to Axis Bank Limited in India?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money 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.