SWIFT/BIC code BKIDSGSGXXX
BKIDSGSGXXX belongs to Bank of India in Singapore, Singapore.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKIDSGSGXXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKIDSGSG |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Bank of India |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Singapore |
| Country | Singapore |
The way the Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKID Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- SG Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SG Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX 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 BKIDSGSGXXX?
The code BKIDSGSGXXX belongs to the head office of Bank of India in Singapore, Singapore. Use it when a payment to Bank of India does not need a specific branch.
Are BKIDSGSG and BKIDSGSGXXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. BKIDSGSG is the short version of BKIDSGSGXXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so both routes your payment to Bank of India in Singapore.
Does Bank of India use a single SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – BKIDSGSGXXX is the only SWIFT/BIC code we have for Bank of India in Singapore, so there is no branch code to choose.
What do the letters in BKIDSGSGXXX stand for?
BKID is the institution code of Bank of India, SG is the ISO code of Singapore, SG is the location code and XXX marks the head office.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code BKIDSGSGXXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Singapore uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Bank of India take in Singapore?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money 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.