SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB196
SBININBB196 belongs to State Bank of India in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB196 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 196 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Churchgate Branch, Mumbai |
| City | Mumbai |
| 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.
- 196 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 BIC SBININBB196?
SBININBB196 identifies Churchgate Branch, Mumbai, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Mumbai, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in SBININBB196 stand for?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 196 is the code of the department Churchgate Branch, Mumbai.
What is the best way to send money to State Bank of India in India?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
What happens if I use SBININBB196 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBININBB196 with the recipient before sending.
Has State Bank of India got other 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. You can see them all on the bank page.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India in India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.