SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB140
SBININBB140 belongs to State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB140 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 140 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Chowringhee Branch |
| City | Kolkata (Calcutta) |
| 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.
- 140 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 SBININBB140?
The code SBININBB140 belongs to Chowringhee Branch, part of State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I use SBININBB140 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBININBB140 with the recipient before sending.
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 – the difference can be large.
What do the letters in SBININBB140 stand for?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and 140 identifies the branch Chowringhee 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB140?
SBININBB points to the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB140 points to Chowringhee Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB140.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.