SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB025
AXISINBB025 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB025 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 025 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | Salt Lake, Kolkata (Wb |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| Country | India |
How the Axis Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 025 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB025?
AXISINBB025 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Salt Lake, Kolkata (Wb, a branch or department of Axis Bank Limited in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use AXISINBB025 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AXISINBB025 with the recipient before sending.
What do I need to send money to an account at Axis Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB025, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to Axis Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Axis Bank Limited?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Axis Bank Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 513 SWIFT/BIC codes for Axis Bank Limited in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.