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SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBCSM

BKIDINBBCSM belongs to Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

BKIDINBBCSM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKIDINBBCSM
8-character codeBKIDINBB
Branch codeCSM
BankBank of India
BranchKolkata Sme Branch
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

How 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.
CSM 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/BIC code BKIDINBBCSM?

The code BKIDINBBCSM belongs to Kolkata Sme Branch, a branch or department of Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of India in India?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.

Does Bank of India have 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 BKIDINBBCSM stand for?

BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and CSM is the code of the department Kolkata Sme Branch.

What happens if I use BKIDINBBCSM incorrectly?

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

Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBCSM?

BKIDINBB points to the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBCSM is Kolkata Sme Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKIDINBBCSM if the recipient asks for it.

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