SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB286

SBININBB286 belongs to State Bank of India in Phagwara, India.

SBININBB286

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBB286
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch code286
BankState Bank of India
BranchPhagwara
CityPhagwara
CountryIndia

How the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured

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.
286 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 SBININBB286?

SBININBB286 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Phagwara, part of State Bank of India in Phagwara, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB286?

SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB286 points to Phagwara. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB286.

How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?

A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

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. You can see them all on the bank page.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB286, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What does each part of SBININBB286 stand for?

SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 286 is the code of the department Phagwara.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.