SWIFT/BIC code IDIBINBBASA
IDIBINBBASA belongs to Indian Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IDIBINBBASA |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IDIBINBB |
| Branch code | ASA |
| Bank | Indian Bank |
| Branch | Anna Salai Branch |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
How the Indian Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IDIB 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.
- ASA 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code IDIBINBBASA?
IDIBINBBASA identifies Anna Salai Branch, a branch or department of Indian Bank 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 Indian Bank take in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Indian Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IDIBINBBASA, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Does Indian Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 91 SWIFT/BIC codes for Indian Bank in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Indian Bank.
What does each part of IDIBINBBASA mean?
IDIB is the bank code of Indian Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and ASA is the code of the department Anna Salai Branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Indian Bank in India?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.