SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBBGL
BKIDINBBBGL belongs to Bank of India in Bangalore, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBBGL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | BGL |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Bangalore Branch |
| City | Bangalore |
| Country | India |
The way the Bank of India SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- BGL 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 branch uses BIC BKIDINBBBGL?
BKIDINBBBGL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bangalore Branch, a unit of Bank of India in Bangalore, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BKIDINBBBGL stand for?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and BGL is the code of the department Bangalore Branch.
Does Bank of India have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 222 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBBGL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBBGL?
BKIDINBB points to the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBBGL points to Bangalore Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDINBBBGL.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.