SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB278
SBININBB278 belongs to State Bank of India in Hoshiarpur, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB278 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 278 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Hoshiarpur |
| City | Hoshiarpur |
| 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.
- 278 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 code SBININBB278?
SBININBB278 identifies Hoshiarpur, a unit of State Bank of India in Hoshiarpur, 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?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.
Does State Bank of India have other 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.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB278?
SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB278 is Hoshiarpur. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SBININBB278 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of SBININBB278 mean?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 278 is the code of the branch Hoshiarpur.
What happens if I use SBININBB278 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBININBB278 with the recipient before you confirm.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.