SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB001
IOBAINBB001 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB001 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 001 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
How the Indian Overseas Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- IOBA 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.
- 001 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 IOBAINBB001?
IOBAINBB001 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Indian Overseas Bank, part of Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in IOBAINBB001 stand for?
IOBA is the bank code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 001 identifies the branch Indian Overseas Bank.
Does Indian Overseas Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 126 SWIFT/BIC codes for Indian Overseas Bank in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Indian Overseas Bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Indian Overseas Bank in India?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB001?
IOBAINBB points to the main office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB001 is Indian Overseas Bank. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IOBAINBB001.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.