SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBBC97
IOBAINBBC97 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Panipat, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBBC97 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | C97 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Ad Branch |
| City | Panipat |
| 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.
- C97 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 SWIFT code IOBAINBBC97?
The code IOBAINBBC97 belongs to Ad Branch, a branch or department of Indian Overseas Bank in Panipat, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBBC97, 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.
What do the letters in IOBAINBBC97 mean?
IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and C97 is the code of the branch Ad Branch.
How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
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.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBBC97?
IOBAINBB points to the main office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBBC97 points to Ad Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use IOBAINBBC97 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.