SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB190
IOBAINBB190 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Jalandhar, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB190 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 190 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Jalandhar Main |
| City | Jalandhar |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- 190 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/BIC code IOBAINBB190?
IOBAINBB190 identifies Jalandhar Main, a branch or department of Indian Overseas Bank in Jalandhar, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of IOBAINBB190 stand for?
IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 190 is the code of the department Jalandhar Main.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB190, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I use IOBAINBB190 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check IOBAINBB190 against the details from Indian Overseas Bank before sending.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB190?
IOBAINBB is the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB190 is Jalandhar Main. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IOBAINBB190.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.