SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBSAL
BKIDINBBSAL belongs to Bank of India in Salem, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBSAL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | SAL |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Salem |
| City | Salem |
| 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.
- SAL 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 SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBSAL?
BKIDINBBSAL is the SWIFT/BIC code of Salem, a unit of Bank of India in Salem, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBSAL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of India in India?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBSAL 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 SAL is the code of the branch Salem.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBSAL?
BKIDINBB is the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBSAL points to Salem. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKIDINBBSAL if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.