SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB085
IOBAINBB085 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Sivakasi, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB085 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 085 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Sivakasi Branch |
| City | Sivakasi |
| 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.
- 085 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 is behind BIC IOBAINBB085?
IOBAINBB085 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sivakasi Branch, part of Indian Overseas Bank in Sivakasi, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of IOBAINBB085 stand for?
IOBA is the bank code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 085 is the code of the department Sivakasi Branch.
What happens if I enter IOBAINBB085 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check IOBAINBB085 with the recipient before sending.
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 specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB085?
IOBAINBB is the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB085 points to Sivakasi Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IOBAINBB085.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.