SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB051

AXISINBB051 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Kottayam, India.

AXISINBB051

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeAXISINBB051
8-character codeAXISINBB
Branch code051
BankAxis Bank Limited
BranchKottayam Branch
CityKottayam
CountryIndia

The way the Axis Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up

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.
051 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 is behind SWIFT code AXISINBB051?

AXISINBB051 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kottayam Branch, part of Axis Bank Limited in Kottayam, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of AXISINBB051 mean?

AXIS is the bank code of Axis Bank Limited, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 051 is the code of the branch Kottayam Branch.

What happens if I use AXISINBB051 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AXISINBB051 with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the best way to send money to Axis Bank Limited?

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

Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB051?

AXISINBB is the head office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB051 is Kottayam Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use AXISINBB051 if the recipient asks for it.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Axis Bank Limited?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB051, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

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