SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB148

SBININBB148 belongs to State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.

SBININBB148

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBB148
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch code148
BankState Bank of India
BranchLeather International Branch
CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

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.
148 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 SBININBB148?

SBININBB148 identifies Leather International Branch, part of State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB148?

SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB148 is Leather International Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SBININBB148 if the recipient asks for it.

What does each part of SBININBB148 mean?

SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 148 identifies the department Leather International Branch.

Has State Bank of India got more 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.

What happens if I use SBININBB148 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBININBB148 against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.

What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB148, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.

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