SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBSFD
BKIDINBBSFD belongs to Bank of India in New Delhi, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBSFD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | SFD |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Safdarjung Enclave |
| City | New Delhi |
| Country | India |
The way the Bank of India SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- SFD 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 SWIFT code BKIDINBBSFD?
BKIDINBBSFD is the SWIFT/BIC code of Safdarjung Enclave, a branch or department of Bank of India in New Delhi, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBSFD mean?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and SFD is the code of the branch Safdarjung Enclave.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBSFD?
BKIDINBB is the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBSFD points to Safdarjung Enclave. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKIDINBBSFD if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I use BKIDINBBSFD with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check BKIDINBBSFD with the recipient before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBSFD, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.