SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB268
IOBAINBB268 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Bangalore, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB268 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 268 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Residency Road, Bangalore |
| City | Bangalore |
| Country | India |
The way the Indian Overseas Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 268 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 IOBAINBB268?
IOBAINBB268 identifies Residency Road, Bangalore, part of Indian Overseas Bank in Bangalore, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Indian Overseas Bank?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to Indian Overseas Bank in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB268, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What does each part of IOBAINBB268 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 268 is the code of the branch Residency Road, Bangalore.
What happens if I enter IOBAINBB268 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check IOBAINBB268 against the details from Indian Overseas Bank before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.