SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB109
IOBAINBB109 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB109 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 109 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Cathedral Branch |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
The way 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.
- 109 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 SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB109?
The code IOBAINBB109 belongs to Cathedral Branch, a unit of Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use IOBAINBB109 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check IOBAINBB109 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB109?
IOBAINBB is the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB109 is Cathedral Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use IOBAINBB109 if the recipient asks for it.
Has Indian Overseas Bank got more 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. All of them are listed on the page of Indian Overseas Bank.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Indian Overseas Bank in India?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of IOBAINBB109 stand for?
IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 109 is the code of the branch Cathedral Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.