SWIFT/BIC code IDIBINBBSIV

IDIBINBBSIV belongs to Indian Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.

IDIBINBBSIV

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeIDIBINBBSIV
8-character codeIDIBINBB
Branch codeSIV
BankIndian Bank
BranchNesapakkam Branch
CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

The way 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.
SIV 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 branch is behind BIC IDIBINBBSIV?

The code IDIBINBBSIV belongs to Nesapakkam 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 is the best way to send money to Indian Bank?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.

What do the letters in IDIBINBBSIV mean?

IDIB is the institution code of Indian Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and SIV is the code of the branch Nesapakkam Branch.

Has Indian Bank got more 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.

How long does it take to send money to Indian Bank in India?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

Can I use IDIBINBB instead of IDIBINBBSIV?

IDIBINBB points to the main office of Indian Bank, while IDIBINBBSIV is Nesapakkam Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use IDIBINBBSIV 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.