SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB221
AXISINBB221 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Balasore, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB221 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 221 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | Balasore (Or)-221 |
| City | Balasore |
| 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.
- 221 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 BIC AXISINBB221?
AXISINBB221 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Balasore (Or)-221, a branch or department of Axis Bank Limited in Balasore, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use AXISINBB221 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check AXISINBB221 against the details from Axis Bank Limited before you confirm.
What does each part of AXISINBB221 stand for?
AXIS is the institution code of Axis Bank Limited, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and 221 is the code of the department Balasore (Or)-221.
Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB221?
AXISINBB points to the head office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB221 points to Balasore (Or)-221. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AXISINBB221.
Has Axis Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 513 SWIFT/BIC codes for Axis Bank Limited in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Axis Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB221, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.