SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBLSE
BKIDINBBLSE belongs to Bank of India in Ludhiana, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBLSE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | LSE |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Ludhiana Ssi |
| City | Ludhiana |
| 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.
- LSE 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 BKIDINBBLSE?
BKIDINBBLSE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ludhiana Ssi, a branch or department of Bank of India in Ludhiana, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Has Bank of India got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 222 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBLSE, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBLSE?
BKIDINBB is the main office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBLSE is Ludhiana Ssi. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDINBBLSE.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.