SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBBT87
IOBAINBBT87 belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBBT87 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | T87 |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Specialized Large Corporate Branch, Kolkatta |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| Country | India |
How the Indian Overseas Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- T87 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/BIC code IOBAINBBT87?
IOBAINBBT87 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Specialized Large Corporate Branch, Kolkatta, a unit of Indian Overseas Bank in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use IOBAINBB instead of IOBAINBBT87?
IOBAINBB points to the main office of Indian Overseas Bank, while IOBAINBBT87 is Specialized Large Corporate Branch, Kolkatta. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention IOBAINBBT87.
Has Indian Overseas Bank got more 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 do the letters in IOBAINBBT87 mean?
IOBA is the bank code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and T87 is the code of the department Specialized Large Corporate Branch, Kolkatta.
How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBBT87, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.