SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBBLR
CBININBBBLR belongs to Central Bank of India in Bangalore, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBININBBBLR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBININBB |
| Branch code | BLR |
| Bank | Central Bank of India |
| Branch | Bangalore City Branch |
| City | Bangalore |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- BLR 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 CBININBBBLR?
The code CBININBBBLR belongs to Bangalore City Branch, a unit of Central Bank of India in Bangalore, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Central Bank of India have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 70 SWIFT/BIC codes for Central Bank of India in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Central Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBBLR, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in CBININBBBLR stand for?
CBIN is the institution code of Central Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and BLR identifies the branch Bangalore City Branch.
What happens if I enter CBININBBBLR incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CBININBBBLR against the details from Central Bank of India before sending.
Can I use CBININBB instead of CBININBBBLR?
CBININBB points to the main office of Central Bank of India, while CBININBBBLR is Bangalore City Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CBININBBBLR.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.