SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB281
SBININBB281 belongs to State Bank of India in Ludhiana, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB281 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 281 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Millerganj Ludhiana |
| City | Ludhiana |
| 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.
- 281 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 uses SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB281?
The code SBININBB281 belongs to Millerganj Ludhiana, part of State Bank of India in Ludhiana, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB281, 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.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in SBININBB281 stand for?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 281 is the code of the branch Millerganj Ludhiana.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB281?
SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB281 is Millerganj Ludhiana. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SBININBB281 if the recipient asks for it.
What happens if I enter SBININBB281 with a typo?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Always check SBININBB281 against the details from State Bank of India before sending.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.