SWIFT/BIC code ORBCINBBGAR
ORBCINBBGAR belongs to Oriental Bank of Commerce in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ORBCINBBGAR |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ORBCINBB |
| Branch code | GAR |
| Bank | Oriental Bank of Commerce |
| Branch | Gariahat 1069 |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| Country | India |
The way the Oriental Bank of Commerce SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- ORBC 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.
- GAR 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/BIC code ORBCINBBGAR?
The code ORBCINBBGAR belongs to Gariahat 1069, a unit of Oriental Bank of Commerce in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter ORBCINBBGAR incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ORBCINBBGAR with the recipient before sending.
What does each part of ORBCINBBGAR stand for?
ORBC is the institution code of Oriental Bank of Commerce, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and GAR is the code of the department Gariahat 1069.
Can I use ORBCINBB instead of ORBCINBBGAR?
ORBCINBB is the main office of Oriental Bank of Commerce, while ORBCINBBGAR points to Gariahat 1069. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use ORBCINBBGAR if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Oriental Bank of Commerce?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
Has Oriental Bank of Commerce got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 90 SWIFT/BIC codes for Oriental Bank of Commerce in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Oriental Bank of Commerce.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.