SWIFT/BIC code MAHBINBBVSP
MAHBINBBVSP belongs to Bank of Maharashtra in Visakhapatnam, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | MAHBINBBVSP |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | MAHBINBB |
| Branch code | VSP |
| Bank | Bank of Maharashtra |
| Branch | Visakhapatnam |
| City | Visakhapatnam |
| Country | India |
How the Bank of Maharashtra SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- VSP 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/BIC code MAHBINBBVSP?
MAHBINBBVSP is the SWIFT/BIC code of Visakhapatnam, a unit of Bank of Maharashtra in Visakhapatnam, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Bank of Maharashtra take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use MAHBINBB instead of MAHBINBBVSP?
MAHBINBB is the head office of Bank of Maharashtra, while MAHBINBBVSP points to Visakhapatnam. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use MAHBINBBVSP if the recipient asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at Bank of Maharashtra?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code MAHBINBBVSP, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to Bank of Maharashtra in India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.
What do the letters in MAHBINBBVSP stand for?
MAHB is the institution code of Bank of Maharashtra, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and VSP identifies the department Visakhapatnam.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.