SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB082
AXISINBB082 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB082 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 082 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | Adyar |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| 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.
- 082 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 branch is behind SWIFT code AXISINBB082?
AXISINBB082 identifies Adyar, a branch or department of Axis Bank Limited in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter AXISINBB082 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AXISINBB082 with the recipient before sending.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Axis Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB082, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of AXISINBB082 mean?
AXIS is the institution code of Axis Bank Limited, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and 082 identifies the branch Adyar.
How long does a transfer to Axis Bank Limited take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB082?
AXISINBB is the head office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB082 points to Adyar. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AXISINBB082.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.