SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBBOS
BKIDINBBBOS belongs to Bank of India in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBBOS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | BOS |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Overseas Branch |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- BOS 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 SWIFT code BKIDINBBBOS?
The code BKIDINBBBOS belongs to Overseas Branch, a branch or department of Bank of India in Mumbai, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBBOS?
BKIDINBB points to the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBBOS is Overseas Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDINBBBOS.
Has Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 222 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBBOS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of BKIDINBBBOS stand for?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and BOS identifies the department Overseas Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of India in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money 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.