SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBHMB
BKIDINBBHMB belongs to Bank of India in Hyderabad, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBHMB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | HMB |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Hyderabad Branch |
| City | Hyderabad |
| 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.
- HMB 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 BIC BKIDINBBHMB?
The code BKIDINBBHMB belongs to Hyderabad Branch, part of Bank of India in Hyderabad, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Has Bank of India got other 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.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBHMB mean?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and HMB identifies the department Hyderabad Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBHMB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBHMB?
BKIDINBB points to the main office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBHMB is Hyderabad Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKIDINBBHMB 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.