SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBBE52
IOBAINBBE52 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Irungattukottai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBBE52 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | E52 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Large Advances Branch-Irungattukottai |
| City | Irungattukottai |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- E52 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 is behind SWIFT code IOBAINBBE52?
The code IOBAINBBE52 belongs to Large Advances Branch-Irungattukottai, a branch or department of Indian Overseas Bank in Irungattukottai, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use IOBAINBBE52 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check IOBAINBBE52 with the recipient before sending.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBBE52, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Indian Overseas Bank in India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBBE52?
IOBAINBB is the head office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBBE52 points to Large Advances Branch-Irungattukottai. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use IOBAINBBE52 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on 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.