SWIFT/BIC code BARBINBBVPW
BARBINBBVPW belongs to Bank of Baroda in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BARBINBBVPW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BARBINBB |
| Branch code | VPW |
| Bank | Bank of Baroda |
| Branch | Vile Parle (West) Branch |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
The way the Bank of Baroda SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- VPW 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 BARBINBBVPW?
The code BARBINBBVPW belongs to Vile Parle (West) Branch, a unit of Bank of Baroda in Mumbai, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BARBINBBVPW mean?
BARB is the institution code of Bank of Baroda, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and VPW identifies the branch Vile Parle (West) Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of Baroda?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BARBINBBVPW, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BARBINBB instead of BARBINBBVPW?
BARBINBB points to the main office of Bank of Baroda, while BARBINBBVPW points to Vile Parle (West) Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BARBINBBVPW if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Baroda in India?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Baroda take in India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.