SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBCHK
BKIDINBBCHK belongs to Bank of India in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBCHK |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | CHK |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Chakala Branch |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
The way the Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- CHK 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 BIC BKIDINBBCHK?
The code BKIDINBBCHK belongs to Chakala Branch, part of Bank of India in Mumbai, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of India have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 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.
What does each part of BKIDINBBCHK stand for?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and CHK identifies the department Chakala Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of India in India?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBCHK, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.