SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB217
AXISINBB217 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Andhra Pradesh, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB217 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 217 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | Chinnamiram |
| City | Andhra Pradesh |
| 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.
- 217 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB217?
AXISINBB217 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chinnamiram, a branch or department of Axis Bank Limited in Andhra Pradesh, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Axis Bank Limited?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Axis Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB217, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What do the letters in AXISINBB217 mean?
AXIS is the bank code of Axis Bank Limited, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 217 is the code of the branch Chinnamiram.
Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB217?
AXISINBB is the main office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB217 is Chinnamiram. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use AXISINBB217 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.