SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBCHC

BKIDINBBCHC belongs to Bank of India in Delhi, India.

BKIDINBBCHC

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKIDINBBCHC
8-character codeBKIDINBB
Branch codeCHC
BankBank of India
BranchChandni Chowk
CityDelhi
CountryIndia

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.
CHC 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 BKIDINBBCHC?

BKIDINBBCHC identifies Chandni Chowk, a unit of Bank of India in Delhi, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to Bank of India?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBCHC?

BKIDINBB is the main office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBCHC points to Chandni Chowk. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKIDINBBCHC if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter BKIDINBBCHC with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKIDINBBCHC with the recipient before sending.

Has Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, we list 222 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in India. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of India.

What do the letters in BKIDINBBCHC mean?

BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and CHC is the code of the department Chandni Chowk.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.