SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBMHL
BKIDINBBMHL belongs to Bank of India in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBMHL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | MHL |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Mahalaxmi Branch |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
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.
- MHL 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBMHL?
BKIDINBBMHL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mahalaxmi Branch, a unit of Bank of India in Mumbai, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of BKIDINBBMHL stand for?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and MHL identifies the branch Mahalaxmi Branch.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBMHL?
BKIDINBB points to the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBMHL points to Mahalaxmi Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDINBBMHL.
Does Bank of India have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 222 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in India. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of India.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBMHL, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. 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.