SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBPAT
BKIDINBBPAT belongs to Bank of India in Patna, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBPAT |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | PAT |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Patna |
| City | Patna |
| 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.
- PAT 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBPAT?
BKIDINBBPAT is the SWIFT/BIC code of Patna, a branch or department of Bank of India in Patna, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of India?
Banks often add 1–3% 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 BKIDINBBPAT mean?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and PAT is the code of the department Patna.
Has Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 222 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in India. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of India.
What happens if I use BKIDINBBPAT with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check BKIDINBBPAT against the details from Bank of India before you confirm.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of India in India?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.