SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBCAM
CBININBBCAM belongs to Central Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBININBBCAM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBININBB |
| Branch code | CAM |
| Bank | Central Bank of India |
| Branch | Camac Street, Kolkata |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| 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.
- CAM 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 CBININBBCAM?
The code CBININBBCAM belongs to Camac Street, Kolkata, part of Central Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Does Central Bank of India have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 is the best way to send money to Central Bank of India in India?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.
Can I use CBININBB instead of CBININBBCAM?
CBININBB is the main office of Central Bank of India, while CBININBBCAM is Camac Street, Kolkata. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use CBININBBCAM if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of CBININBBCAM mean?
CBIN is the institution code of Central Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and CAM is the code of the branch Camac Street, Kolkata.
How long does it take to send money to Central Bank of India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. 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.