SWIFT/BIC code IBKLINBB005
IBKLINBB005 belongs to Idbi Bank Limited in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IBKLINBB005 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IBKLINBB |
| Branch code | 005 |
| Bank | Idbi Bank Limited |
| Branch | Chennai Branch |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
How the Idbi Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IBKL 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.
- 005 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/BIC code IBKLINBB005?
The code IBKLINBB005 belongs to Chennai Branch, a unit of Idbi Bank Limited in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of IBKLINBB005 mean?
IBKL is the bank code of Idbi Bank Limited, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 005 is the code of the department Chennai Branch.
Can I use IBKLINBB instead of IBKLINBB005?
IBKLINBB is the head office of Idbi Bank Limited, while IBKLINBB005 points to Chennai Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use IBKLINBB005 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I use IBKLINBB005 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check IBKLINBB005 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to Idbi Bank Limited take in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Does Idbi Bank Limited have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 85 SWIFT/BIC codes for Idbi Bank Limited in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.