SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB246
AXISINBB246 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB246 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 246 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | Powai |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
The way the Axis Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 246 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 is behind BIC AXISINBB246?
AXISINBB246 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Powai, a unit of Axis Bank Limited in Mumbai, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Axis Bank Limited have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 513 SWIFT/BIC codes for Axis Bank Limited in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in AXISINBB246 mean?
AXIS is the institution code of Axis Bank Limited, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 246 is the code of the branch Powai.
Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB246?
AXISINBB points to the main office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB246 points to Powai. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AXISINBB246.
What happens if I use AXISINBB246 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check AXISINBB246 against the details from Axis Bank Limited before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at Axis Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB246, the account number or IBAN 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.