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SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB183

IOBAINBB183 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.

IOBAINBB183

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeIOBAINBB183
8-character codeIOBAINBB
Branch code183
BankIndian Overseas Bank
BranchNungambakkam, Chennai
CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

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.
183 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 BIC IOBAINBB183?

IOBAINBB183 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nungambakkam, Chennai, part of Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB183?

IOBAINBB is the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB183 points to Nungambakkam, Chennai. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use IOBAINBB183 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Indian Overseas Bank have 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 best way to send money to Indian Overseas Bank in India?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.

What do the letters in IOBAINBB183 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 183 is the code of the branch Nungambakkam, Chennai.

What happens if I enter IOBAINBB183 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check IOBAINBB183 with the recipient before sending.

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