SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBCLK

CBININBBCLK belongs to Central Bank of India in Kanpur, India.

CBININBBCLK

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCBININBBCLK
8-character codeCBININBB
Branch codeCLK
BankCentral Bank of India
BranchCivil Lines, Kanpur
CityKanpur
CountryIndia

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.
CLK 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 CBININBBCLK?

CBININBBCLK identifies Civil Lines, Kanpur, a branch or department of Central Bank of India in Kanpur, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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 happens if I use CBININBBCLK incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check CBININBBCLK against the details from Central Bank of India before sending.

What do the letters in CBININBBCLK mean?

CBIN is the institution code of Central Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and CLK is the code of the department Civil Lines, Kanpur.

Can I use CBININBB instead of CBININBBCLK?

CBININBB points to the main office of Central Bank of India, while CBININBBCLK is Civil Lines, Kanpur. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use CBININBBCLK if the recipient asks for it.

What is the best way to send money to Central Bank of India?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.