SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBGKW
BKIDINBBGKW belongs to Bank of India in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBGKW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | GKW |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Ghatkopar Mid Corp Branch |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
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.
- GKW 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 SWIFT code BKIDINBBGKW?
BKIDINBBGKW is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ghatkopar Mid Corp Branch, part of Bank of India in Mumbai, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBGKW, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBGKW?
BKIDINBB points to the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBGKW points to Ghatkopar Mid Corp Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKIDINBBGKW if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBGKW stand for?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and GKW identifies the department Ghatkopar Mid Corp Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of India?
Banks often 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.