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SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB116

AXISINBB116 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Howrah, India.

AXISINBB116

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeAXISINBB116
8-character codeAXISINBB
Branch code116
BankAxis Bank Limited
BranchHowrah Wb
CityHowrah
CountryIndia

The way 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.
116 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 AXISINBB116?

AXISINBB116 identifies Howrah Wb, a unit of Axis Bank Limited in Howrah, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

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.

What happens if I use AXISINBB116 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AXISINBB116 against the details from Axis Bank Limited before sending.

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. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.

What does each part of AXISINBB116 stand for?

AXIS is the bank code of Axis Bank Limited, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 116 identifies the branch Howrah Wb.

Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB116?

AXISINBB points to the main office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB116 points to Howrah Wb. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use AXISINBB116 if the recipient asks for it.

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