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SWIFT/BIC code KARBINBBMDS

KARBINBBMDS belongs to Karnataka Bank LTD. in Chennai (Madras), India.

KARBINBBMDS

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeKARBINBBMDS
8-character codeKARBINBB
Branch codeMDS
BankKarnataka Bank LTD.
BranchG.t.madras Branch
CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

How the Karnataka Bank LTD. SWIFT/BIC works

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.
MDS 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 uses SWIFT code KARBINBBMDS?

KARBINBBMDS is the SWIFT/BIC code of G.t.madras Branch, a unit of Karnataka Bank LTD. in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use KARBINBB instead of KARBINBBMDS?

KARBINBB is the main office of Karnataka Bank LTD., while KARBINBBMDS points to G.t.madras Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use KARBINBBMDS if the recipient 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.

What happens if I enter KARBINBBMDS with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check KARBINBBMDS against the details from Karnataka Bank LTD. before sending.

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

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.

What do I need for a transfer to an account at Karnataka Bank LTD.?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code KARBINBBMDS, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. 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.