SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB166
AXISINBB166 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Delhi, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB166 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 166 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | Krishna Nagar Branch |
| City | Delhi |
| Country | India |
The way 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.
- 166 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB166?
AXISINBB166 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Krishna Nagar Branch, a branch or department of Axis Bank Limited in Delhi, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Axis Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB166, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in AXISINBB166 mean?
AXIS is the bank code of Axis Bank Limited, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 166 is the code of the department Krishna Nagar Branch.
How long does a transfer to Axis Bank Limited take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 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 in India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB166?
AXISINBB points to the head office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB166 is Krishna Nagar Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AXISINBB166.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.