SWIFT/BIC code PSIBINBB162
PSIBINBB162 belongs to Punjab and Sind Bank in Bangalore, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | PSIBINBB162 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | PSIBINBB |
| Branch code | 162 |
| Bank | Punjab and Sind Bank |
| Branch | Jc Road Bangalore |
| City | Bangalore |
| Country | India |
How the Punjab and Sind Bank SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- PSIB 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.
- 162 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 is behind BIC PSIBINBB162?
PSIBINBB162 identifies Jc Road Bangalore, a unit of Punjab and Sind Bank in Bangalore, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in PSIBINBB162 stand for?
PSIB is the institution code of Punjab and Sind Bank, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and 162 identifies the department Jc Road Bangalore.
What is the best way to send money to Punjab and Sind Bank?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Punjab and Sind Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code PSIBINBB162, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to Punjab and Sind Bank take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Has Punjab and Sind Bank got other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 30 SWIFT/BIC codes for Punjab and Sind Bank in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.