SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBHLC
BKIDINBBHLC belongs to Bank of India in Hyderabad, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBHLC |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | HLC |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Hyderabad Large Corporate Branch |
| City | Hyderabad |
| 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.
- HLC 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 BKIDINBBHLC?
The code BKIDINBBHLC belongs to Hyderabad Large Corporate Branch, a branch or department of Bank of India in Hyderabad, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBHLC, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
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. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of India.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of India in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of BKIDINBBHLC stand for?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and HLC identifies the department Hyderabad Large Corporate Branch.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBHLC?
BKIDINBB is the main office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBHLC is Hyderabad Large Corporate Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDINBBHLC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.