SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBKLD
BKIDINBBKLD belongs to Bank of India in Rajkot, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBKLD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | KLD |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Kalawad Road |
| City | Rajkot |
| 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.
- KLD 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 BIC BKIDINBBKLD?
The code BKIDINBBKLD belongs to Kalawad Road, a branch or department of Bank of India in Rajkot, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBKLD mean?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and KLD is the code of the department Kalawad Road.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBKLD, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of India in India?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of India?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBKLD?
BKIDINBB points to the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBKLD is Kalawad Road. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKIDINBBKLD 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.