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SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBBE47

IOBAINBBE47 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.

IOBAINBBE47

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeIOBAINBBE47
8-character codeIOBAINBB
Branch codeE47
BankIndian Overseas Bank
BranchSsi Guindy Branch
CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

The way the Indian Overseas Bank SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
E47 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBBE47?

The code IOBAINBBE47 belongs to Ssi Guindy Branch, a branch or department of Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in IOBAINBBE47 mean?

IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and E47 is the code of the branch Ssi Guindy Branch.

Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBBE47?

IOBAINBB points to the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBBE47 is Ssi Guindy Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use IOBAINBBE47 if the recipient asks for it.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

What happens if I use IOBAINBBE47 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check IOBAINBBE47 against the details from Indian Overseas Bank before sending.

How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take in India?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.

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