SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB174
SBININBB174 belongs to State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB174 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 174 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Corporate Accounts Group Branch - Chennai (Madras |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- 174 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/BIC code SBININBB174?
SBININBB174 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Corporate Accounts Group Branch - Chennai (Madras, a unit of State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific 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.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB174?
SBININBB points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB174 points to Corporate Accounts Group Branch - Chennai (Madras. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SBININBB174 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the best way to send money to State Bank of India in India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I enter SBININBB174 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBININBB174 against the details from State Bank of India before sending.
What do the letters in SBININBB174 stand for?
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 174 is the code of the department Corporate Accounts Group Branch - Chennai (Madras.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.