SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB019
AXISINBB019 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB019 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 019 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | Vasai |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- 019 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB019?
AXISINBB019 identifies Vasai, a unit of Axis Bank Limited in Mumbai, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to Axis Bank Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use AXISINBB019 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AXISINBB019 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Axis Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in AXISINBB019 stand for?
AXIS is the bank code of Axis Bank Limited, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 019 is the code of the department Vasai.
What do I need to send money to an account at Axis Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB019, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, 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.