SWIFT/BIC code BARBINBBBAL
BARBINBBBAL belongs to Bank of Baroda in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARBINBBBAL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARBINBB |
| Branch code | BAL |
| Bank | Bank of Baroda |
| Branch | Corporate Financial Services Branch |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
The way the Bank of Baroda SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BARB 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.
- BAL 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
What bank is behind BIC BARBINBBBAL?
The code BARBINBBBAL belongs to Corporate Financial Services Branch, a branch or department of Bank of Baroda in Mumbai, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BARBINBBBAL stand for?
BARB is the bank code of Bank of Baroda, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and BAL is the code of the branch Corporate Financial Services Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Baroda in India?
Banks often add 1–3% 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.
Can I use BARBINBB instead of BARBINBBBAL?
BARBINBB points to the main office of Bank of Baroda, while BARBINBBBAL is Corporate Financial Services Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARBINBBBAL if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Baroda?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What happens if I enter BARBINBBBAL with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BARBINBBBAL against the details from Bank of Baroda before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.