SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBPKM
BKIDINBBPKM belongs to Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBPKM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | PKM |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Purasawalkam |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| 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.
- PKM 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 code BKIDINBBPKM?
The code BKIDINBBPKM belongs to Purasawalkam, a unit of Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBPKM mean?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and PKM is the code of the department Purasawalkam.
What happens if I enter BKIDINBBPKM with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKIDINBBPKM against the details from Bank of India before you confirm.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBPKM?
BKIDINBB points to the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBPKM points to Purasawalkam. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKIDINBBPKM if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBPKM, 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.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. 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.