SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB306
IOBAINBB306 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB306 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 306 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Nehrupark Branch |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| 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.
- 306 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 branch is behind SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB306?
IOBAINBB306 identifies Nehrupark Branch, a branch or department of Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What do the letters in IOBAINBB306 mean?
IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 306 is the code of the department Nehrupark Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB306, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What happens if I enter IOBAINBB306 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check IOBAINBB306 against the details from Indian Overseas Bank before you confirm.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB306?
IOBAINBB is the main office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB306 points to Nehrupark Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IOBAINBB306.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.