SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB056
AXISINBB056 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Gurgaon, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB056 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 056 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | Gurgaon Branch |
| City | Gurgaon |
| Country | India |
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.
- 056 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 uses SWIFT code AXISINBB056?
AXISINBB056 identifies Gurgaon Branch, a unit of Axis Bank Limited in Gurgaon, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB056?
AXISINBB is the head office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB056 points to Gurgaon Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use AXISINBB056 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Axis Bank Limited got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 513 SWIFT/BIC codes for Axis Bank Limited in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Axis Bank Limited in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
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 transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of AXISINBB056 mean?
AXIS is the institution code of Axis Bank Limited, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 056 identifies the department Gurgaon Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.