SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBBDB
BKIDINBBBDB belongs to Bank of India in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBBDB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | BDB |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | — |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
The way the Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKID 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.
- BDB 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 uses BIC BKIDINBBBDB?
The code BKIDINBBBDB belongs to Bank of India, part of Bank of India in Mumbai, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBBDB stand for?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and BDB is the code of the department Bank of India.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter BKIDINBBBDB with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKIDINBBBDB against the details from Bank of India before sending.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBBDB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBBDB?
BKIDINBB points to the main office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBBDB points to Bank of India. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDINBBBDB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.