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SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB016

IOBAINBB016 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Kannur, India.

IOBAINBB016

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeIOBAINBB016
8-character codeIOBAINBB
Branch code016
BankIndian Overseas Bank
BranchCannanore, Kerala
CityKannur
CountryIndia

The way 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.
016 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 uses BIC IOBAINBB016?

The code IOBAINBB016 belongs to Cannanore, Kerala, a unit of Indian Overseas Bank in Kannur, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Has Indian Overseas Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 126 SWIFT/BIC codes for Indian Overseas Bank in India. You can see them all on the bank page.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Indian Overseas Bank?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB016?

IOBAINBB points to the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB016 is Cannanore, Kerala. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IOBAINBB016.

What do the letters in IOBAINBB016 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 016 identifies the department Cannanore, Kerala.

How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take in India?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.