SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB140
IOBAINBB140 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB140 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 140 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Opera House, Mumbai |
| City | Mumbai |
| 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.
- 140 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 IOBAINBB140?
IOBAINBB140 identifies Opera House, Mumbai, a unit of Indian Overseas Bank in Mumbai, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in IOBAINBB140 mean?
IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and 140 identifies the branch Opera House, Mumbai.
What is the best way to send money to Indian Overseas Bank in India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter IOBAINBB140 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check IOBAINBB140 against the details from Indian Overseas Bank before you confirm.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB140?
IOBAINBB is the main office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB140 points to Opera House, Mumbai. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use IOBAINBB140 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB140, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.