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SWIFT/BIC code KARBINBBCHN

KARBINBBCHN belongs to Karnataka Bank LTD. in Kochi, India.

KARBINBBCHN

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeKARBINBBCHN
8-character codeKARBINBB
Branch codeCHN
BankKarnataka Bank LTD.
BranchErnakulam Branch
CityKochi
CountryIndia

The way the Karnataka Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

KARB 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.
CHN 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 uses SWIFT code KARBINBBCHN?

KARBINBBCHN identifies Ernakulam Branch, a branch or department of Karnataka Bank LTD. in Kochi, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Karnataka Bank LTD. got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 27 SWIFT/BIC codes for Karnataka Bank LTD. in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at Karnataka Bank LTD.?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code KARBINBBCHN, 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.

How long does a transfer to Karnataka Bank LTD. take?

An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.

Can I use KARBINBB instead of KARBINBBCHN?

KARBINBB points to the main office of Karnataka Bank LTD., while KARBINBBCHN points to Ernakulam Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention KARBINBBCHN.

What happens if I use KARBINBBCHN with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check KARBINBBCHN with the recipient before sending.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.