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SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBKTM

BKIDINBBKTM belongs to Bank of India in Kottayam, India.

BKIDINBBKTM

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeBKIDINBBKTM
8-character codeBKIDINBB
Branch codeKTM
BankBank of India
BranchKottayam
CityKottayam
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.
KTM 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 uses BIC BKIDINBBKTM?

The code BKIDINBBKTM belongs to Kottayam, a branch or department of Bank of India in Kottayam, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in BKIDINBBKTM mean?

BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and KTM is the code of the branch Kottayam.

What happens if I use BKIDINBBKTM with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKIDINBBKTM against the details from Bank of India before you confirm.

Has Bank of India got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 222 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of India.

How long does a transfer to Bank of India take?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

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 transfer services before you send.

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