SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBGUW
CBININBBGUW belongs to Central Bank of India in Guwahati, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBININBBGUW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBININBB |
| Branch code | GUW |
| Bank | Central Bank of India |
| Branch | Guwahati |
| City | Guwahati |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- GUW 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 CBININBBGUW?
CBININBBGUW identifies Guwahati, part of Central Bank of India in Guwahati, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter CBININBBGUW incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CBININBBGUW against the details from Central Bank of India before sending.
What does each part of CBININBBGUW stand for?
CBIN is the bank code of Central Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and GUW is the code of the branch Guwahati.
Can I use CBININBB instead of CBININBBGUW?
CBININBB is the head office of Central Bank of India, while CBININBBGUW points to Guwahati. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention CBININBBGUW.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Central Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBGUW, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Central Bank of India take in India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist 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.