SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB058
IOBAINBB058 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB058 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 058 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Mount Road Branch |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
The way 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.
- 058 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 uses SWIFT code IOBAINBB058?
IOBAINBB058 identifies Mount Road Branch, a unit of Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Has Indian Overseas Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 126 SWIFT/BIC codes for Indian Overseas Bank in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
What is the best way to send money to Indian Overseas Bank in India?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of IOBAINBB058 mean?
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 058 is the code of the branch Mount Road Branch.
What happens if I use IOBAINBB058 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check IOBAINBB058 with the recipient before you confirm.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB058?
IOBAINBB points to the main office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB058 points to Mount Road Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IOBAINBB058.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.