SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB234

AXISINBB234 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Chennai (Madras), India.

AXISINBB234

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeAXISINBB234
8-character codeAXISINBB
Branch code234
BankAxis Bank Limited
BranchVelachery
CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

How the Axis Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
234 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/BIC code AXISINBB234?

The code AXISINBB234 belongs to Velachery, a branch or department of Axis Bank Limited in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB234?

AXISINBB is the head office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB234 is Velachery. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use AXISINBB234 if the recipient asks for it.

Has Axis Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 513 SWIFT/BIC codes for Axis Bank Limited in India. All of them are listed on the page of Axis Bank Limited.

What does each part of AXISINBB234 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 234 identifies the department Velachery.

What happens if I enter AXISINBB234 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check AXISINBB234 with the recipient before you confirm.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Axis Bank Limited?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.