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SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB420

IOBAINBB420 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Guwahati, India.

IOBAINBB420

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeIOBAINBB420
8-character codeIOBAINBB
Branch code420
BankIndian Overseas Bank
BranchGuwahati
CityGuwahati
CountryIndia

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.
420 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 IOBAINBB420?

IOBAINBB420 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Guwahati, a unit of Indian Overseas Bank in Guwahati, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB420?

IOBAINBB points to the main office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB420 points to Guwahati. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use IOBAINBB420 if the recipient asks for it.

Does Indian Overseas Bank have other 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 does each part of IOBAINBB420 mean?

IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 420 is the code of the branch Guwahati.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB420, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

What is the best way to send money to Indian Overseas Bank in India?

Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.

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