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SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBBA46

IOBAINBBA46 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.

IOBAINBBA46

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeIOBAINBBA46
8-character codeIOBAINBB
Branch codeA46
BankIndian Overseas Bank
BranchCommercial and Institutional Credit Branch
CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

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.
A46 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 IOBAINBBA46?

The code IOBAINBBA46 belongs to Commercial and Institutional Credit Branch, a unit of Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the cheapest way to send money to Indian Overseas Bank?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.

What happens if I enter IOBAINBBA46 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check IOBAINBBA46 against the details from Indian Overseas Bank before you confirm.

Does Indian Overseas Bank have 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. All of them are listed on the page of Indian Overseas Bank.

What do the letters in IOBAINBBA46 mean?

IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and A46 is the code of the department Commercial and Institutional Credit Branch.

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. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

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