SWIFT/BIC code FDRLINBBMDB
FDRLINBBMDB belongs to Federal Bank Limited, The in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | FDRLINBBMDB |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | FDRLINBB |
| Branch code | MDB |
| Bank | Federal Bank Limited, The |
| Branch | Chennai George Town |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
How the Federal Bank Limited, The SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- FDRL 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.
- MDB 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 code FDRLINBBMDB?
FDRLINBBMDB is the SWIFT/BIC code of Chennai George Town, a unit of Federal Bank Limited, The 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 Federal Bank Limited, The take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Federal Bank Limited, The?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code FDRLINBBMDB, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Federal Bank Limited, The?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of FDRLINBBMDB stand for?
FDRL is the bank code of Federal Bank Limited, The, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and MDB is the code of the branch Chennai George Town.
Can I use FDRLINBB instead of FDRLINBBMDB?
FDRLINBB points to the main office of Federal Bank Limited, The, while FDRLINBBMDB points to Chennai George Town. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention FDRLINBBMDB.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.