SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB131
SBININBB131 belongs to State Bank of India in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB131 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 131 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Nri Branch |
| City | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- 131 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 branch is behind BIC SBININBB131?
SBININBB131 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nri Branch, a unit of State Bank of India in Thiruvananthapuram, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB131?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB131 is Nri Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SBININBB131 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of SBININBB131 mean?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 131 identifies the branch Nri 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. 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.