SWIFT/BIC code IDIBINBBESI
IDIBINBBESI belongs to Indian Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IDIBINBBESI |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IDIBINBB |
| Branch code | ESI |
| Bank | Indian Bank |
| Branch | Ethiraj 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.
- ESI 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 BIC IDIBINBBESI?
The code IDIBINBBESI belongs to Ethiraj Salai Branch, a unit of Indian Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in IDIBINBBESI mean?
IDIB is the institution code of Indian Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and ESI identifies the department Ethiraj Salai Branch.
Has Indian Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 is the cheapest way to send money to Indian Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Indian Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IDIBINBBESI, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use IDIBINBB instead of IDIBINBBESI?
IDIBINBB is the main office of Indian Bank, while IDIBINBBESI is Ethiraj Salai Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IDIBINBBESI.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.