SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB127
SBININBB127 belongs to State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB127 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 127 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Industrial Finance Branch |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
The way the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 127 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 BIC SBININBB127?
The code SBININBB127 belongs to Industrial Finance Branch, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB127?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB127 points to Industrial Finance Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SBININBB127 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in SBININBB127 mean?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 127 is the code of the department Industrial Finance Branch.
Does State Bank of India have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.
What happens if I use SBININBB127 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBININBB127 with the recipient before you confirm.
What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.