SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBKLP
BKIDINBBKLP belongs to Bank of India in Kolhapur, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBKLP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | KLP |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Kolhapur Main |
| City | Kolhapur |
| 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.
- KLP 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBKLP?
BKIDINBBKLP is the SWIFT/BIC code of Kolhapur Main, a unit of Bank of India in Kolhapur, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
What does each part of BKIDINBBKLP stand for?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and KLP is the code of the branch Kolhapur Main.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBKLP, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBKLP?
BKIDINBB points to the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBKLP points to Kolhapur Main. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDINBBKLP.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.