SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBLKO
CBININBBLKO belongs to Central Bank of India in Lucknow, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | CBININBBLKO |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | CBININBB |
| Branch code | LKO |
| Bank | Central Bank of India |
| Branch | Lucknow |
| City | Lucknow |
| 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.
- LKO 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 SWIFT code CBININBBLKO?
CBININBBLKO identifies Lucknow, part of Central Bank of India in Lucknow, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use CBININBBLKO incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check CBININBBLKO against the details from Central Bank of India before sending.
What do the letters in CBININBBLKO mean?
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 LKO is the code of the department Lucknow.
What is the best way to send money to Central Bank of India?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
How long does it take to send money to Central Bank of India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Central Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBLKO, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.