SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBKAR
BKIDINBBKAR belongs to Bank of India in Karur, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBKAR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | KAR |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Karur Ssi |
| City | Karur |
| Country | India |
The way 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.
- KAR 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 bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBKAR?
BKIDINBBKAR identifies Karur Ssi, part of Bank of India in Karur, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of India?
Many banks add 1–3% 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.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBKAR, 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.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBKAR stand for?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and KAR is the code of the branch Karur Ssi.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.