SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBVIP
BKIDINBBVIP belongs to Bank of India in Visakhapatnam, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBVIP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | VIP |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Visakhapatnam |
| City | Visakhapatnam |
| 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.
- VIP 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 uses SWIFT code BKIDINBBVIP?
BKIDINBBVIP identifies Visakhapatnam, a unit of Bank of India in Visakhapatnam, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of India?
Banks often add 1–3% 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 BKIDINBBVIP mean?
BKID is the bank code of Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and VIP identifies the branch Visakhapatnam.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBVIP?
BKIDINBB is the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBVIP points to Visakhapatnam. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use BKIDINBBVIP if the recipient asks for it.
Has Bank of India got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 222 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. 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.