SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBMRN
BKIDINBBMRN belongs to Bank of India in Margao, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBMRN |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | MRN |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Margaon Nri Branch |
| City | Margao |
| Country | India |
The way the Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- MRN 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 branch is behind BIC BKIDINBBMRN?
BKIDINBBMRN is the SWIFT/BIC code of Margaon Nri Branch, a unit of Bank of India in Margao, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBMRN, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBMRN stand for?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and MRN identifies the branch Margaon Nri Branch.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBMRN?
BKIDINBB points to the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBMRN is Margaon Nri Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDINBBMRN.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of India?
Banks often add several percent 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.