SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBBTSY
IOBAINBBTSY belongs to Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | IOBAINBBTSY |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | IOBAINBB |
| Branch code | TSY |
| Bank | Indian Overseas Bank |
| Branch | Treasury, Chennai |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
The way 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.
- TSY 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 BIC IOBAINBBTSY?
IOBAINBBTSY is the SWIFT/BIC code of Treasury, Chennai, a branch or department of Indian Overseas Bank in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Indian Overseas Bank take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I use IOBAINBBTSY incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check IOBAINBBTSY with the recipient before you confirm.
What do I need to send money to an account at Indian Overseas Bank?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code IOBAINBBTSY, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of IOBAINBBTSY stand for?
IOBA is the institution code of Indian Overseas Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and TSY identifies the branch Treasury, Chennai.
Has Indian Overseas Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 126 SWIFT/BIC codes for Indian Overseas Bank in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.