SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB251
SBININBB251 belongs to State Bank of India in Sibsagar, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB251 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 251 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Ongc Branch, Sibsagar |
| City | Sibsagar |
| 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.
- 251 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 bank is behind SWIFT code SBININBB251?
The code SBININBB251 belongs to Ongc Branch, Sibsagar, a unit of State Bank of India in Sibsagar, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What is the best way to send money to State Bank of India in India?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.
What happens if I use SBININBB251 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBININBB251 against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB251?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB251 is Ongc Branch, Sibsagar. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB251.
What does each part of SBININBB251 mean?
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 251 identifies the department Ongc Branch, Sibsagar.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India in India?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.