SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBCNT
BKIDINBBCNT belongs to Bank of India in New Delhi, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBCNT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | CNT |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Connaught Circus Branch |
| City | New Delhi |
| 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.
- CNT 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 uses SWIFT code BKIDINBBCNT?
BKIDINBBCNT identifies Connaught Circus Branch, a unit of Bank of India in New Delhi, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBCNT stand for?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and CNT is the code of the department Connaught Circus Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
What happens if I enter BKIDINBBCNT with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKIDINBBCNT with the recipient before sending.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBCNT?
BKIDINBB points to the main office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBCNT points to Connaught Circus Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDINBBCNT.
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. Specialist 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.