SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB227
SBININBB227 belongs to State Bank of India in Guindy, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB227 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 227 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Commercial Branch |
| City | Guindy |
| 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.
- 227 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 SBININBB227?
SBININBB227 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Commercial Branch, part of State Bank of India in Guindy, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
Does State Bank of India have 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. All of them are listed on the page of State Bank of India.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB227?
SBININBB points to the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB227 points to Commercial Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB227.
What is the cheapest 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. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB227, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money 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.