SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBBHU
CBININBBBHU belongs to Central Bank of India in Bhubaneshwar, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBININBBBHU |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBININBB |
| Branch code | BHU |
| Bank | Central Bank of India |
| Branch | Janpath, Bhubneshwar, Kolkata |
| City | Bhubaneshwar |
| Country | India |
The way the Central Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- BHU 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 code CBININBBBHU?
The code CBININBBBHU belongs to Janpath, Bhubneshwar, Kolkata, a branch or department of Central Bank of India in Bhubaneshwar, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Central 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 faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Central Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBBHU, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in CBININBBBHU mean?
CBIN is the institution code of Central Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and BHU is the code of the branch Janpath, Bhubneshwar, Kolkata.
What happens if I use CBININBBBHU incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check CBININBBBHU against the details from Central Bank of India before sending.
Can I use CBININBB instead of CBININBBBHU?
CBININBB is the main office of Central Bank of India, while CBININBBBHU points to Janpath, Bhubneshwar, Kolkata. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CBININBBBHU.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.