SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB273
SBININBB273 belongs to State Bank of India in Sunabeda, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB273 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 273 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Sunabeda |
| City | Sunabeda |
| Country | India |
How the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC works
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.
- 273 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 code SBININBB273?
The code SBININBB273 belongs to Sunabeda, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Sunabeda, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter SBININBB273 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBININBB273 against the details from State Bank of India before sending.
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. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB273?
SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB273 is Sunabeda. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB273.
What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB273, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.