SWIFT/BIC code BARBINBBOBM
BARBINBBOBM belongs to Bank of Baroda in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARBINBBOBM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARBINBB |
| Branch code | OBM |
| Bank | Bank of Baroda |
| Branch | International Business Br. Chennai |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
How the Bank of Baroda SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- OBM 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code BARBINBBOBM?
The code BARBINBBOBM belongs to International Business Br. Chennai, part of Bank of Baroda in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BARBINBBOBM stand for?
BARB is the institution code of Bank of Baroda, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and OBM is the code of the department International Business Br. Chennai.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Baroda?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use BARBINBBOBM with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BARBINBBOBM against the details from Bank of Baroda before you confirm.
Can I use BARBINBB instead of BARBINBBOBM?
BARBINBB is the main office of Bank of Baroda, while BARBINBBOBM points to International Business Br. Chennai. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BARBINBBOBM if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Baroda take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.