SWIFT/BIC code ORBCINBBGOM
ORBCINBBGOM belongs to Oriental Bank of Commerce in Lucknow, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ORBCINBBGOM |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ORBCINBB |
| Branch code | GOM |
| Bank | Oriental Bank of Commerce |
| Branch | Sol-0687 |
| City | Lucknow |
| Country | India |
How the Oriental Bank of Commerce SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- GOM 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 ORBCINBBGOM?
ORBCINBBGOM identifies Sol-0687, a branch or department of Oriental Bank of Commerce in Lucknow, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in ORBCINBBGOM mean?
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 GOM identifies the department Sol-0687.
Can I use ORBCINBB instead of ORBCINBBGOM?
ORBCINBB points to the head office of Oriental Bank of Commerce, while ORBCINBBGOM is Sol-0687. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ORBCINBBGOM.
What do I need to send money to an account at Oriental Bank of Commerce?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ORBCINBBGOM, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Oriental Bank of Commerce?
Banks often 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.
How long does it take to send money to Oriental Bank of Commerce?
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.