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SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBKOV

BKIDINBBKOV belongs to Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

BKIDINBBKOV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKIDINBBKOV
8-character codeBKIDINBB
Branch codeKOV
BankBank of India
BranchKolkata Overseas
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

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.
KOV 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 BKIDINBBKOV?

BKIDINBBKOV identifies Kolkata Overseas, a branch or department of Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 222 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in India. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in BKIDINBBKOV mean?

BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and KOV identifies the branch Kolkata Overseas.

Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBKOV?

BKIDINBB is the main office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBKOV is Kolkata Overseas. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDINBBKOV.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of India in India?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBKOV, 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.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.