SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB523
AXISINBB523 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Vellore, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | AXISINBB523 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | AXISINBB |
| Branch code | 523 |
| Bank | Axis Bank Limited |
| Branch | Vellore (Tn |
| City | Vellore |
| Country | India |
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.
- 523 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 code AXISINBB523?
AXISINBB523 identifies Vellore (Tn, part of Axis Bank Limited in Vellore, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in AXISINBB523 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 523 identifies the branch Vellore (Tn.
Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB523?
AXISINBB points to the head office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB523 is Vellore (Tn. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use AXISINBB523 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use AXISINBB523 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check AXISINBB523 against the details from Axis Bank Limited before sending.
Has Axis Bank Limited got other 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. All of them are listed on the page of Axis Bank Limited.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Axis Bank Limited?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare 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.