SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBCHB
BKIDINBBCHB belongs to Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBCHB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | CHB |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Chennai Large Corporate Branch |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| 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.
- CHB 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 BKIDINBBCHB?
BKIDINBBCHB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chennai Large Corporate Branch, a unit of Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of BKIDINBBCHB stand for?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and CHB identifies the branch Chennai Large Corporate Branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBCHB, 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 happens if I enter BKIDINBBCHB incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKIDINBBCHB against the details from Bank of India before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of India in India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBCHB?
BKIDINBB points to the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBCHB is Chennai Large Corporate Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDINBBCHB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.