SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB004
IOBAINBB004 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Alapuzha, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB004 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 004 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Alapuzha Branch |
| City | Alapuzha |
| Country | India |
How the Indian Overseas Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 004 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB004?
The code IOBAINBB004 belongs to Alapuzha Branch, part of Indian Overseas Bank in Alapuzha, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Indian Overseas 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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Has Indian Overseas Bank got more 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use IOBAINBB004 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check IOBAINBB004 against the details from Indian Overseas Bank before you confirm.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB004?
IOBAINBB points to the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB004 is Alapuzha Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use IOBAINBB004 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in IOBAINBB004 mean?
IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and 004 identifies the department Alapuzha Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.