SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBAPP
CBININBBAPP belongs to Central Bank of India in Alapuzha, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBININBBAPP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBININBB |
| Branch code | APP |
| Bank | Central Bank of India |
| Branch | Alapuzha Branch |
| City | Alapuzha |
| Country | India |
The way the Central Bank of India SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- CBIN 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.
- APP 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBAPP?
CBININBBAPP identifies Alapuzha Branch, a unit of Central Bank of India in Alapuzha, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Central Bank of India got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 70 SWIFT/BIC codes for Central Bank of India in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do the letters in CBININBBAPP mean?
CBIN is the institution code of Central Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and APP is the code of the department Alapuzha Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Central Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBAPP, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Central Bank of India?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
How long does a transfer to Central Bank of India take in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.