SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBBK51
IOBAINBBK51 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBBK51 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | K51 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Authorised Dealer |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
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.
- K51 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 is behind SWIFT code IOBAINBBK51?
IOBAINBBK51 identifies Authorised Dealer, a unit of Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter IOBAINBBK51 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check IOBAINBBK51 against the details from Indian Overseas Bank before sending.
Has Indian Overseas Bank got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 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 does each part of IOBAINBBK51 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 K51 identifies the branch Authorised Dealer.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBBK51, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.