SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB599
IOBAINBB599 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Hosur, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB599 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 599 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Hosur Industrial Complex |
| City | Hosur |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- 599 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
What bank uses SWIFT code IOBAINBB599?
IOBAINBB599 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Hosur Industrial Complex, part of Indian Overseas Bank in Hosur, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use IOBAINBB599 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check IOBAINBB599 with the recipient before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB599, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB599?
IOBAINBB points to the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB599 is Hosur Industrial Complex. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IOBAINBB599.
What is the best way to send money to Indian Overseas Bank?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.