SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB121
IOBAINBB121 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Visakhapatnam, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB121 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 121 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Visakhapatnam |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- 121 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 uses SWIFT code IOBAINBB121?
IOBAINBB121 identifies Indian Overseas Bank, a branch or department of Indian Overseas Bank in Visakhapatnam, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly 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 do the letters in IOBAINBB121 stand for?
IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 121 identifies the branch Indian Overseas Bank.
How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB121?
IOBAINBB points to the main office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB121 is Indian Overseas Bank. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IOBAINBB121.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB121, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.