SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBVOS
BKIDINBBVOS belongs to Bank of India in Visakhapatnam, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBVOS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | VOS |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Visakhapatnam Mid Corporate Banking Branch |
| City | Visakhapatnam |
| 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.
- VOS 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBVOS?
BKIDINBBVOS is the SWIFT/BIC code of Visakhapatnam Mid Corporate Banking Branch, a unit of Bank of India in Visakhapatnam, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 222 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of India in India. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of India.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBVOS?
BKIDINBB is the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBVOS is Visakhapatnam Mid Corporate Banking Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKIDINBBVOS.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBVOS, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in BKIDINBBVOS mean?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and VOS identifies the department Visakhapatnam Mid Corporate Banking Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.