SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB121
SBININBB121 belongs to State Bank of India in Ludhiana, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB121 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 121 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Industrial Finance Branch ,ludhiana |
| City | Ludhiana |
| Country | India |
The way 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.
- 121 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 is behind SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB121?
SBININBB121 identifies Industrial Finance Branch ,ludhiana, a unit of State Bank of India in Ludhiana, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use SBININBB121 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SBININBB121 against the details from State Bank of India before sending.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB121?
SBININBB points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB121 is Industrial Finance Branch ,ludhiana. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SBININBB121 if the recipient asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB121, 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.
What do the letters in SBININBB121 mean?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 121 identifies the branch Industrial Finance Branch ,ludhiana.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money 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.