SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBMDU
BKIDINBBMDU belongs to Bank of India in Madurai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBMDU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | MDU |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Madurai |
| City | Madurai |
| 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.
- MDU 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 BKIDINBBMDU?
BKIDINBBMDU identifies Madurai, a unit of Bank of India in Madurai, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBMDU, 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of 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.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBMDU stand for?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and MDU is the code of the department Madurai.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBMDU?
BKIDINBB is the main office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBMDU points to Madurai. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use BKIDINBBMDU 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.