SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB236

AXISINBB236 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

AXISINBB236

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeAXISINBB236
8-character codeAXISINBB
Branch code236
BankAxis Bank Limited
BranchDunlop
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

The way 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.
236 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 BIC AXISINBB236?

AXISINBB236 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Dunlop, a branch or department of Axis Bank Limited in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in AXISINBB236 mean?

AXIS is the bank code of Axis Bank Limited, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 236 identifies the branch Dunlop.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Axis Bank Limited?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB236, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

How long does a transfer to Axis Bank Limited take in India?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB236?

AXISINBB points to the main office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB236 is Dunlop. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use AXISINBB236 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I use AXISINBB236 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check AXISINBB236 with the recipient before you confirm.

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