SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB065
IOBAINBB065 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in New Delhi, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB065 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 065 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Janpath Branch |
| City | New Delhi |
| Country | India |
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.
- 065 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 IOBAINBB065?
IOBAINBB065 identifies Janpath Branch, part of Indian Overseas Bank in New Delhi, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter IOBAINBB065 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check IOBAINBB065 against the details from Indian Overseas Bank before you confirm.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB065, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What do the letters in IOBAINBB065 stand for?
IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 065 is the code of the branch Janpath Branch.
How long does it take to send money to Indian Overseas Bank in India?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB065?
IOBAINBB is the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB065 points to Janpath Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use IOBAINBB065 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.