SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBSOW
BKIDINBBSOW belongs to Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBSOW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | SOW |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Sowcarpet |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- SOW 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 BKIDINBBSOW?
The code BKIDINBBSOW belongs to Sowcarpet, a branch or department of Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBSOW?
BKIDINBB points to the main office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBSOW points to Sowcarpet. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKIDINBBSOW if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 222 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of India.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBSOW stand for?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and SOW is the code of the branch Sowcarpet.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of India in India?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBSOW, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.