SWIFT/BIC code BARBINBBSAK
BARBINBBSAK belongs to Bank of Baroda in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARBINBBSAK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARBINBB |
| Branch code | SAK |
| Bank | Bank of Baroda |
| Branch | Sakinaka 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.
- SAK 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 BIC BARBINBBSAK?
BARBINBBSAK identifies Sakinaka Branch, a unit of Bank of Baroda in Mumbai, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BARBINBB instead of BARBINBBSAK?
BARBINBB is the main office of Bank of Baroda, while BARBINBBSAK is Sakinaka Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BARBINBBSAK if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of BARBINBBSAK mean?
BARB is the institution code of Bank of Baroda, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and SAK is the code of the department Sakinaka Branch.
What happens if I enter BARBINBBSAK with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BARBINBBSAK against the details from Bank of Baroda before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Baroda?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BARBINBBSAK, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Baroda take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.