SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB013
IOBAINBB013 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB013 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 013 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Ballygunge |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| 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.
- 013 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 uses SWIFT code IOBAINBB013?
IOBAINBB013 identifies Ballygunge, a unit of Indian Overseas Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Does Indian Overseas Bank have more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 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 does each part of IOBAINBB013 stand for?
IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and 013 is the code of the department Ballygunge.
How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to Indian Overseas Bank in India?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB013, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.