SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB086
IOBAINBB086 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB086 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 086 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Sowcarpet Branch |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| 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.
- 086 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 is behind SWIFT code IOBAINBB086?
The code IOBAINBB086 belongs to Sowcarpet Branch, a unit of Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter IOBAINBB086 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check IOBAINBB086 against the details from Indian Overseas Bank before you confirm.
What do the letters in IOBAINBB086 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 086 identifies the department Sowcarpet Branch.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB086?
IOBAINBB is the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB086 is Sowcarpet Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IOBAINBB086.
What do I need to send money to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB086, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to Indian Overseas Bank in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.