SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB276
SBININBB276 belongs to State Bank of India in Ludhiana, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB276 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 276 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Civil Lines Ludhiana |
| City | Ludhiana |
| Country | India |
The way 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.
- 276 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 SBININBB276?
The code SBININBB276 belongs to Civil Lines Ludhiana, a unit of State Bank of India in Ludhiana, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
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.
What happens if I use SBININBB276 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBININBB276 against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB276, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB276?
SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB276 points to Civil Lines Ludhiana. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB276.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.