SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB178

SBININBB178 belongs to State Bank of India in Gwalior, India.

SBININBB178

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBB178
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch code178
BankState Bank of India
BranchCommercial Branch
CityGwalior
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.
178 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB178?

The code SBININBB178 belongs to Commercial Branch, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Gwalior, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB178?

SBININBB points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB178 points to Commercial Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SBININBB178 if the recipient asks for it.

What happens if I enter SBININBB178 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBININBB178 with the recipient before sending.

What does each part of SBININBB178 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 178 is the code of the branch Commercial Branch.

Does State Bank of India have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes, our database contains 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.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB178, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.

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