SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB100
IOBAINBB100 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Tuticorin, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB100 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 100 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Tuticorin, Tamilnadu |
| City | Tuticorin |
| Country | India |
How the Indian Overseas Bank SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 100 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
What bank is behind SWIFT code IOBAINBB100?
The code IOBAINBB100 belongs to Tuticorin, Tamilnadu, a unit of Indian Overseas Bank in Tuticorin, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Has Indian Overseas Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 126 SWIFT/BIC codes for Indian Overseas Bank in India. All of them are listed on the page of Indian Overseas Bank.
What does each part of IOBAINBB100 mean?
IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 100 identifies the branch Tuticorin, Tamilnadu.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB100, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB100?
IOBAINBB points to the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB100 is Tuticorin, Tamilnadu. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use IOBAINBB100 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Indian Overseas Bank in India?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.