SWIFT/BIC code IDIBINBBPAD
IDIBINBBPAD belongs to Indian Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IDIBINBBPAD |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IDIBINBB |
| Branch code | PAD |
| Bank | Indian Bank |
| Branch | Padi |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
How the Indian Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- PAD 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 IDIBINBBPAD?
The code IDIBINBBPAD belongs to Padi, a branch or department of Indian Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Indian Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IDIBINBBPAD, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Indian Bank take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What does each part of IDIBINBBPAD mean?
IDIB is the bank code of Indian Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and PAD identifies the department Padi.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Indian Bank?
Many banks 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.
Can I use IDIBINBB instead of IDIBINBBPAD?
IDIBINBB is the main office of Indian Bank, while IDIBINBBPAD points to Padi. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use IDIBINBBPAD 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.