SWIFT/BIC code MAHBINBBBDW
MAHBINBBBDW belongs to Bank of Maharashtra in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MAHBINBBBDW |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MAHBINBB |
| Branch code | BDW |
| Bank | Bank of Maharashtra |
| Branch | Broadway Branch, Chennai |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
How the Bank of Maharashtra SWIFT/BIC is structured
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- MAHB 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.
- BDW 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 MAHBINBBBDW?
MAHBINBBBDW identifies Broadway Branch, Chennai, a unit of Bank of Maharashtra in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does it take to send money to Bank of Maharashtra?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Has Bank of Maharashtra got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 39 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of Maharashtra in India. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of Maharashtra.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Maharashtra?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MAHBINBBBDW, 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.
What do the letters in MAHBINBBBDW stand for?
MAHB is the institution code of Bank of Maharashtra, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and BDW is the code of the department Broadway Branch, Chennai.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Bank of Maharashtra in India?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.