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SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBMOU

CBININBBMOU belongs to Central Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.

CBININBBMOU

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeCBININBBMOU
8-character codeCBININBB
Branch codeMOU
BankCentral Bank of India
BranchMount Road, Chennai
CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

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.
MOU 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBMOU?

CBININBBMOU is the SWIFT/BIC code of Mount Road, Chennai, 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.

How long does a transfer to Central Bank of India take in India?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Central Bank of India?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code CBININBBMOU, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use CBININBB instead of CBININBBMOU?

CBININBB points to the head office of Central Bank of India, while CBININBBMOU is Mount Road, Chennai. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use CBININBBMOU if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of CBININBBMOU mean?

CBIN is the bank code of Central Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and MOU is the code of the department Mount Road, Chennai.

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