SWIFT/BIC code ORBCINBBMYL
ORBCINBBMYL belongs to Oriental Bank of Commerce in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | ORBCINBBMYL |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | ORBCINBB |
| Branch code | MYL |
| Bank | Oriental Bank of Commerce |
| Branch | 1043 |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| 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.
- MYL 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 bank uses SWIFT/BIC code ORBCINBBMYL?
The code ORBCINBBMYL belongs to 1043, a unit of Oriental Bank of Commerce in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of ORBCINBBMYL 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 MYL is the code of the branch 1043.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at Oriental Bank of Commerce?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code ORBCINBBMYL, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What is the best way to send money to Oriental Bank of Commerce?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
Can I use ORBCINBB instead of ORBCINBBMYL?
ORBCINBB points to the main office of Oriental Bank of Commerce, while ORBCINBBMYL points to 1043. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use ORBCINBBMYL if the recipient asks for it.
How long does a transfer to Oriental Bank of Commerce take in India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.