SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBMDV
BKIDINBBMDV belongs to Bank of India in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBMDV |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | MDV |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Mandvi Branch |
| City | Mumbai |
| 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.
- MDV 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 BIC BKIDINBBMDV?
BKIDINBBMDV identifies Mandvi Branch, part of Bank of India in Mumbai, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBMDV, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBMDV stand for?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and MDV is the code of the branch Mandvi Branch.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBMDV?
BKIDINBB points to the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBMDV points to Mandvi Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use BKIDINBBMDV if the recipient asks for it.
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 – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.