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SWIFT/BIC code AXISINBB870

AXISINBB870 belongs to Axis Bank Limited in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

AXISINBB870

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeAXISINBB870
8-character codeAXISINBB
Branch code870
BankAxis Bank Limited
BranchCentral Avenue, Kolkata (Wb
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

The way 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.
870 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 AXISINBB870?

AXISINBB870 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Central Avenue, Kolkata (Wb, part of Axis Bank Limited in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I use AXISINBB870 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check AXISINBB870 with the recipient before sending.

Does Axis Bank Limited have 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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in AXISINBB870 stand for?

AXIS is the institution code of Axis Bank Limited, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 870 identifies the branch Central Avenue, Kolkata (Wb.

What is the best way to send money to Axis Bank Limited in India?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.

Can I use AXISINBB instead of AXISINBB870?

AXISINBB is the head office of Axis Bank Limited, while AXISINBB870 points to Central Avenue, Kolkata (Wb. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use AXISINBB870 if the recipient asks for it.

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