SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB219
SBININBB219 belongs to State Bank of India in Ahmedabad, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB219 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 219 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Corporate Accounts Group Branch |
| City | Ahmedabad |
| 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.
- 219 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 SBININBB219?
SBININBB219 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Corporate Accounts Group Branch, a unit of State Bank of India in Ahmedabad, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB219, 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?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in SBININBB219 stand for?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 219 is the code of the department Corporate Accounts Group Branch.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB219?
SBININBB points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB219 points to Corporate Accounts Group Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB219.
What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.