SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB243
SBININBB243 belongs to State Bank of India in Alapuzha, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB243 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 243 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Alapuzha Branch |
| City | Alapuzha |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- 243 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
Which branch uses SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB243?
SBININBB243 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Alapuzha Branch, a unit of State Bank of India in Alapuzha, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to State Bank of India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB243?
SBININBB points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB243 points to Alapuzha Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB243.
What does each part of SBININBB243 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 243 is the code of the department Alapuzha Branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB243, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, 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.