SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB181
SBININBB181 belongs to State Bank of India in Guntur, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB181 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 181 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Guntur Branch |
| City | Guntur |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- 181 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB181?
SBININBB181 identifies Guntur Branch, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Guntur, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I use SBININBB181 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBININBB181 with the recipient before sending.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB181, 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.
What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What does each part of SBININBB181 mean?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 181 is the code of the department Guntur Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.