SWIFT/BIC code BKDNINBBERN
BKDNINBBERN belongs to Dena Bank in Kochi, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKDNINBBERN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKDNINBB |
| Branch code | ERN |
| Bank | Dena Bank |
| Branch | Ernakulam |
| City | Kochi |
| Country | India |
How the Dena Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKDN 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.
- ERN 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 BKDNINBBERN?
The code BKDNINBBERN belongs to Ernakulam, part of Dena Bank in Kochi, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Dena Bank?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Dena Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKDNINBBERN, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Does Dena Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 44 SWIFT/BIC codes for Dena Bank in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Dena Bank.
What does each part of BKDNINBBERN mean?
BKDN is the bank code of Dena Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and ERN identifies the department Ernakulam.
Can I use BKDNINBB instead of BKDNINBBERN?
BKDNINBB is the main office of Dena Bank, while BKDNINBBERN is Ernakulam. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKDNINBBERN.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.