SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBGAN
BKIDINBBGAN belongs to Bank of India in Gandhinagar, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBGAN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | GAN |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Gandhinagar |
| City | Gandhinagar |
| Country | India |
How the Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- GAN 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 branch is behind BIC BKIDINBBGAN?
BKIDINBBGAN identifies Gandhinagar, a unit of Bank of India in Gandhinagar, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of India?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBGAN?
BKIDINBB points to the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBGAN is Gandhinagar. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKIDINBBGAN if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBGAN, 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.
What does each part of BKIDINBBGAN stand for?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and GAN is the code of the branch Gandhinagar.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.