SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB242
SBININBB242 belongs to State Bank of India in Jammu, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB242 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 242 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Jammu Branch |
| City | Jammu |
| 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.
- 242 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 SBININBB242?
SBININBB242 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Jammu Branch, a unit of State Bank of India in Jammu, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India in India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do the letters in SBININBB242 mean?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 242 is the code of the branch Jammu Branch.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB242, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB242?
SBININBB points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB242 is Jammu Branch. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SBININBB242 if the recipient asks for it.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.