SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB172
AXISINBB172 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Dhanbad, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB172 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 172 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | Dhanbad Jh |
| City | Dhanbad |
| 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.
- 172 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 AXISINBB172?
AXISINBB172 identifies Dhanbad Jh, part of Axis Bank Limited in Dhanbad, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in AXISINBB172 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 172 is the code of the branch Dhanbad Jh.
What happens if I use AXISINBB172 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check AXISINBB172 with the recipient before sending.
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 correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB172?
AXISINBB is the head office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB172 is Dhanbad Jh. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use AXISINBB172 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Axis Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB172, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.