SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB274
SBININBB274 belongs to State Bank of India in Amritsar, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB274 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 274 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Amritsar |
| City | Amritsar |
| 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.
- 274 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 SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB274?
SBININBB274 identifies Amritsar, part of State Bank of India in Amritsar, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter SBININBB274 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SBININBB274 with the recipient before sending.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB274?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB274 is Amritsar. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SBININBB274 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of SBININBB274 mean?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 274 is the code of the department Amritsar.
What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.
Has State Bank of India got more 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.