SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBPOR
BKIDINBBPOR belongs to Bank of India in Porbandar, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBPOR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | POR |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Porbandar |
| City | Porbandar |
| 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.
- POR 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 bank is behind BIC BKIDINBBPOR?
BKIDINBBPOR is the SWIFT/BIC code of Porbandar, a branch or department of Bank of India in Porbandar, 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 – the difference can be large.
What does each part of BKIDINBBPOR mean?
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 POR is the code of the department Porbandar.
What happens if I enter BKIDINBBPOR with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check BKIDINBBPOR with the recipient before sending.
Has Bank of India got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 222 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of 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.