SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB159
IOBAINBB159 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Bhubaneshwar, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB159 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 159 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Bhubaneshwar Branch |
| City | Bhubaneshwar |
| 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.
- 159 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 BIC IOBAINBB159?
IOBAINBB159 identifies Bhubaneshwar Branch, a branch or department of Indian Overseas Bank in Bhubaneshwar, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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 several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB159?
IOBAINBB points to the main office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB159 is Bhubaneshwar Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use IOBAINBB159 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in IOBAINBB159 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 159 is the code of the branch Bhubaneshwar Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB159, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. 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.