SWIFT/BIC code ICICINBBVC1
ICICINBBVC1 belongs to Icici Bank Limited in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ICICINBBVC1 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ICICINBB |
| Branch code | VC1 |
| Bank | Icici Bank Limited |
| Branch | Vostro Cell-Mumbai |
| City | Mumbai |
| Country | India |
How the Icici Bank Limited SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ICIC 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.
- VC1 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 BIC ICICINBBVC1?
The code ICICINBBVC1 belongs to Vostro Cell-Mumbai, part of Icici Bank Limited in Mumbai, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Icici Bank Limited in India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Icici Bank Limited?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in ICICINBBVC1 mean?
ICIC is the institution code of Icici Bank Limited, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and VC1 identifies the branch Vostro Cell-Mumbai.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Icici Bank Limited?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ICICINBBVC1, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use ICICINBB instead of ICICINBBVC1?
ICICINBB is the head office of Icici Bank Limited, while ICICINBBVC1 is Vostro Cell-Mumbai. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use ICICINBBVC1 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.