SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBCDC
BKIDINBBCDC belongs to Bank of India in Chandigarh, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBCDC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | CDC |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Chandigarh Mid Corporate Branch |
| City | Chandigarh |
| 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.
- CDC 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBCDC?
The code BKIDINBBCDC belongs to Chandigarh Mid Corporate Branch, part of Bank of India in Chandigarh, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBCDC mean?
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 CDC is the code of the department Chandigarh Mid Corporate Branch.
What happens if I enter BKIDINBBCDC with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKIDINBBCDC against the details from Bank of India before sending.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBCDC?
BKIDINBB is the main office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBCDC points to Chandigarh Mid Corporate Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKIDINBBCDC if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBCDC, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.