SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB029
AXISINBB029 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB029 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 029 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | Ghatkopar Branch |
| 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.
- 029 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 AXISINBB029?
AXISINBB029 identifies Ghatkopar Branch, a branch or department of Axis Bank Limited in Mumbai, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of AXISINBB029 mean?
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 029 identifies the branch Ghatkopar Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Axis Bank Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Axis Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Axis Bank Limited?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB029, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB029?
AXISINBB points to the head office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB029 is Ghatkopar Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AXISINBB029.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.