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SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB761

IOBAINBB761 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.

IOBAINBB761

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeIOBAINBB761
8-character codeIOBAINBB
Branch code761
BankIndian Overseas Bank
BranchMaraimalai Nagar
CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

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.
761 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 is behind SWIFT code IOBAINBB761?

IOBAINBB761 identifies Maraimalai Nagar, a branch or department of Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB761?

IOBAINBB points to the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB761 points to Maraimalai Nagar. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IOBAINBB761.

What do the letters in IOBAINBB761 stand for?

IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 761 identifies the branch Maraimalai Nagar.

What happens if I enter IOBAINBB761 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check IOBAINBB761 against the details from Indian Overseas Bank before sending.

Has Indian Overseas Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 126 SWIFT/BIC codes for Indian Overseas Bank in India. All of them are listed on the page of Indian Overseas Bank.

How long does it take to send money to Indian Overseas Bank?

An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

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