SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB639
IOBAINBB639 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Bhopal, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB639 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 639 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Bhopal |
| City | Bhopal |
| 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.
- 639 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 BIC IOBAINBB639?
IOBAINBB639 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Bhopal, part of Indian Overseas Bank in Bhopal, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB639, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB639?
IOBAINBB points to the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB639 points to Bhopal. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IOBAINBB639.
What does each part of IOBAINBB639 stand for?
IOBA is the bank code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 639 is the code of the branch Bhopal.
How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Has Indian Overseas Bank got 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.