SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB187
SBININBB187 belongs to State Bank of India in Karnal, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB187 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 187 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Special Commercial Branch (Scb |
| City | Karnal |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- 187 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 SBININBB187?
The code SBININBB187 belongs to Special Commercial Branch (Scb, a unit of State Bank of India in Karnal, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of SBININBB187 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 187 identifies the department Special Commercial Branch (Scb.
What happens if I use SBININBB187 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBININBB187 against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.
Does State Bank of India have more 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 do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB187, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.