SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB498
AXISINBB498 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Contai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB498 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 498 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | Contai |
| City | Contai |
| 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.
- 498 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 AXISINBB498?
AXISINBB498 identifies Contai, a unit of Axis Bank Limited in Contai, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB498?
AXISINBB points to the head office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB498 is Contai. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use AXISINBB498 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of AXISINBB498 stand for?
AXIS is the bank code of Axis Bank Limited, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and 498 is the code of the department Contai.
Has Axis Bank Limited got more 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Axis Bank Limited in India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter AXISINBB498 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check AXISINBB498 against the details from Axis Bank Limited before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.