SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB142
AXISINBB142 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Patna, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB142 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 142 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | Patna |
| City | Patna |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- 142 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 code AXISINBB142?
The code AXISINBB142 belongs to Patna, a unit of Axis Bank Limited in Patna, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in AXISINBB142 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 142 is the code of the department Patna.
Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB142?
AXISINBB points to the head office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB142 is Patna. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use AXISINBB142 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter AXISINBB142 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check AXISINBB142 with the recipient before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to Axis Bank Limited take in India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Axis Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB142, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.