SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBWIL
BKIDINBBWIL belongs to Bank of India in Kochi, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDINBBWIL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDINBB |
| Branch code | WIL |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Willingdon Island |
| City | Kochi |
| 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.
- WIL 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 BKIDINBBWIL?
BKIDINBBWIL identifies Willingdon Island, a branch or department of Bank of India in Kochi, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDINBBWIL, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take in India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I enter BKIDINBBWIL incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check BKIDINBBWIL with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of BKIDINBBWIL stand for?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and WIL identifies the branch Willingdon Island.
Can I use BKIDINBB instead of BKIDINBBWIL?
BKIDINBB is the head office of Bank of India, while BKIDINBBWIL is Willingdon Island. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use BKIDINBBWIL 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.