SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB245
SBININBB245 belongs to State Bank of India in Ernakulam, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB245 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 245 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Commercial Branch, Ernakulam |
| City | Ernakulam |
| 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.
- 245 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 SBININBB245?
The code SBININBB245 belongs to Commercial Branch, Ernakulam, a unit of State Bank of India in Ernakulam, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB245, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB245?
SBININBB points to the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB245 points to Commercial Branch, Ernakulam. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB245.
What is the best way to send money to State Bank of India?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
What does each part of SBININBB245 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 245 is the code of the department Commercial Branch, Ernakulam.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.