SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB070
IOBAINBB070 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Pondicherry, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB070 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 070 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Puducherry |
| City | Pondicherry |
| 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.
- 070 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/BIC code IOBAINBB070?
The code IOBAINBB070 belongs to Puducherry, a branch or department of Indian Overseas Bank in Pondicherry, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB070?
IOBAINBB is the main office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB070 points to Puducherry. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use IOBAINBB070 if the recipient 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, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to Indian Overseas Bank in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB070, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter IOBAINBB070 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check IOBAINBB070 against the details from Indian Overseas Bank before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.