SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB253
AXISINBB253 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB253 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 253 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | Rashbehari Avenue, Kolkata (Wb |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| 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.
- 253 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB253?
AXISINBB253 identifies Rashbehari Avenue, Kolkata (Wb, a unit of Axis Bank Limited in Kolkata (Calcutta), 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 typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has Axis Bank Limited got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 513 SWIFT/BIC codes for Axis Bank Limited in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Axis Bank Limited.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Axis Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB253, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB253?
AXISINBB points to the main office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB253 points to Rashbehari Avenue, Kolkata (Wb. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention AXISINBB253.
What does each part of AXISINBB253 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 253 is the code of the branch Rashbehari Avenue, Kolkata (Wb.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.