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SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB159

SBININBB159 belongs to State Bank of India in Guwahati, India.

SBININBB159

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBB159
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch code159
BankState Bank of India
BranchMain Branch
CityGuwahati
CountryIndia

The way the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
159 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 uses SWIFT code SBININBB159?

The code SBININBB159 belongs to Main Branch, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Guwahati, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do the letters in SBININBB159 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 159 is the code of the department Main Branch.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB159?

SBININBB points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB159 points to Main Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB159.

What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India in India?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.

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. All of them are listed on the page of State Bank of India.

What happens if I enter SBININBB159 with a typo?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBININBB159 against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.

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