SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB188
SBININBB188 belongs to State Bank of India in Chandigarh, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB188 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 188 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Industrial Finance Branch |
| City | Chandigarh |
| Country | India |
The way 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.
- 188 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 is behind BIC SBININBB188?
SBININBB188 identifies Industrial Finance Branch, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Chandigarh, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India in India?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB188, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What happens if I enter SBININBB188 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBININBB188 against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB188?
SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB188 points to Industrial Finance Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SBININBB188 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.