SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBCHE
CBININBBCHE belongs to Central Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBININBBCHE |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBININBB |
| Branch code | CHE |
| Bank | Central Bank of India |
| Branch | Channai Main |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
The way the Central Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- CHE 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
What bank uses BIC CBININBBCHE?
CBININBBCHE is the SWIFT/BIC code of Channai Main, a unit of Central Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.
Does Central Bank of India have other 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.
Can I use CBININBB instead of CBININBBCHE?
CBININBB is the main office of Central Bank of India, while CBININBBCHE points to Channai Main. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CBININBBCHE if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in CBININBBCHE mean?
CBIN is the institution code of Central Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and CHE is the code of the branch Channai Main.
How long does a transfer to Central Bank of India take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.