SWIFT/BIC code ORBCINBBMAS
ORBCINBBMAS belongs to Oriental Bank of Commerce in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ORBCINBBMAS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ORBCINBB |
| Branch code | MAS |
| Bank | Oriental Bank of Commerce |
| Branch | Overseas Branch |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| 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.
- MAS 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 BIC ORBCINBBMAS?
The code ORBCINBBMAS belongs to Overseas Branch, a unit of Oriental Bank of Commerce in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Oriental Bank of Commerce take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Oriental Bank of Commerce in India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of ORBCINBBMAS stand for?
ORBC is the bank code of Oriental Bank of Commerce, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and MAS is the code of the branch Overseas Branch.
What do I need to send money to an account at Oriental Bank of Commerce?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code ORBCINBBMAS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use ORBCINBB instead of ORBCINBBMAS?
ORBCINBB points to the main office of Oriental Bank of Commerce, while ORBCINBBMAS points to Overseas Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention ORBCINBBMAS.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.