SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB997
IOBAINBB997 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in New Delhi, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBB997 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | 997 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Cannaught Place Branch |
| City | New Delhi |
| 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.
- 997 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 uses BIC IOBAINBB997?
IOBAINBB997 identifies Cannaught Place Branch, part of Indian Overseas Bank in New Delhi, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBB997, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What happens if I enter IOBAINBB997 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check IOBAINBB997 against the details from Indian Overseas Bank before you confirm.
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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBB997?
IOBAINBB points to the main office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBB997 points to Cannaught Place Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use IOBAINBB997 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.