SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB241

IOBAINBB241 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Tiruppur, India.

IOBAINBB241

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeIOBAINBB241
8-character codeIOBAINBB
Branch code241
BankIndian Overseas Bank
BranchVelampalayam
CityTiruppur
CountryIndia

The way 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.
241 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 SWIFT code IOBAINBB241?

IOBAINBB241 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Velampalayam, a unit of Indian Overseas Bank in Tiruppur, India. Only use it if 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. 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 – the difference can be large.

What happens if I enter IOBAINBB241 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check IOBAINBB241 against the details from Indian Overseas Bank before you confirm.

How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take in India?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB241?

IOBAINBB points to the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB241 points to Velampalayam. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use IOBAINBB241 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.