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SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB169

IOBAINBB169 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Bhavnagar, India.

IOBAINBB169

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeIOBAINBB169
8-character codeIOBAINBB
Branch code169
BankIndian Overseas Bank
BranchBhavnagar Branch
CityBhavnagar
CountryIndia

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.
169 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB169?

The code IOBAINBB169 belongs to Bhavnagar Branch, part of Indian Overseas Bank in Bhavnagar, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What happens if I enter IOBAINBB169 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check IOBAINBB169 against the details from Indian Overseas Bank before sending.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Indian Overseas Bank?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Has Indian Overseas Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 126 SWIFT/BIC codes for Indian Overseas Bank in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

What do the letters in IOBAINBB169 stand for?

IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and 169 is the code of the branch Bhavnagar Branch.

Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB169?

IOBAINBB is the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB169 points to Bhavnagar Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use IOBAINBB169 if the recipient asks for it.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.