SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBKAL
BKIDINBBKAL belongs to Bank of India in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBKAL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | KAL |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Kalbadevi Branch |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
The way 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.
- KAL 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 code BKIDINBBKAL?
The code BKIDINBBKAL belongs to Kalbadevi Branch, a branch or department of Bank of India in Mumbai, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Bank of India have 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.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBKAL?
BKIDINBB is the main office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBKAL points to Kalbadevi Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKIDINBBKAL if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBKAL 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 KAL identifies the department Kalbadevi 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 – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBKAL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.