SWIFT/BIC code ORBCINBBJAL
ORBCINBBJAL belongs to Oriental Bank of Commerce in Jalandhar, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ORBCINBBJAL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ORBCINBB |
| Branch code | JAL |
| Bank | Oriental Bank of Commerce |
| Branch | Branch Office Jalandhar |
| City | Jalandhar |
| Country | India |
The way the Oriental Bank of Commerce SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- JAL 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 BIC ORBCINBBJAL?
The code ORBCINBBJAL belongs to Branch Office Jalandhar, a unit of Oriental Bank of Commerce in Jalandhar, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in ORBCINBBJAL stand for?
ORBC is the institution code of Oriental Bank of Commerce, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and JAL identifies the branch Branch Office Jalandhar.
How long does a transfer to Oriental Bank of Commerce take in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Oriental Bank of Commerce?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ORBCINBBJAL, 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.
Can I use ORBCINBB instead of ORBCINBBJAL?
ORBCINBB points to the main office of Oriental Bank of Commerce, while ORBCINBBJAL points to Branch Office Jalandhar. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ORBCINBBJAL.
What happens if I enter ORBCINBBJAL incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check ORBCINBBJAL against the details from Oriental Bank of Commerce before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.