SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBBF45
IOBAINBBF45 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Amritsar, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBBF45 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | F45 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | — |
| City | Amritsar |
| 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.
- F45 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 SWIFT code IOBAINBBF45?
The code IOBAINBBF45 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank, a unit of Indian Overseas Bank in Amritsar, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter IOBAINBBF45 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check IOBAINBBF45 with the recipient before sending.
How long does it take to send money to Indian Overseas Bank in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What does each part of IOBAINBBF45 mean?
IOBA is the bank code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and F45 identifies the department Indian Overseas Bank.
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. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBBF45, 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.