SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB198
SBININBB198 belongs to State Bank of India in Mumbai, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB198 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 198 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Ifb, Malad(West)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.
- 198 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 SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB198?
SBININBB198 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Ifb, Malad(West)Mumbai, part of State Bank of India in Mumbai, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB198?
SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB198 points to Ifb, Malad(West)Mumbai. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB198.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of SBININBB198 stand for?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 198 identifies the branch Ifb, Malad(West)Mumbai.
What is the best way to send money to State Bank of India?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB198, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, 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.