SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB876
IOBAINBB876 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB876 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 876 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Indra Nagar |
| 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.
- 876 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 IOBAINBB876?
The code IOBAINBB876 belongs to Indra Nagar, part of Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to Indian Overseas Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter IOBAINBB876 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check IOBAINBB876 with the recipient before sending.
Does Indian Overseas Bank have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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.
How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in IOBAINBB876 mean?
IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 876 identifies the department Indra Nagar.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.