SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB105

SBININBB105 belongs to State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.

SBININBB105

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBB105
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch code105
BankState Bank of India
BranchOverseas Branch
CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

How the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is built up

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

SBIN 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.
105 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 SWIFT code SBININBB105?

SBININBB105 identifies Overseas Branch, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What is the best way to send money to State Bank of India in India?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB105?

SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB105 is Overseas Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB105.

What happens if I enter SBININBB105 incorrectly?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBININBB105 against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.

What do the letters in SBININBB105 stand for?

SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 105 identifies the branch Overseas Branch.

Does State Bank of India have other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of State Bank of India.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.