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SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB291

SBININBB291 belongs to State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.

SBININBB291

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBB291
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch code291
BankState Bank of India
BranchSme, Adyar, Chennai
CityChennai (Madras)
CountryIndia

The way 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.
291 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 branch uses BIC SBININBB291?

SBININBB291 identifies Sme, Adyar, Chennai, part of State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What does each part of SBININBB291 stand for?

SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 291 is the code of the branch Sme, Adyar, Chennai.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB291?

SBININBB points to the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB291 is Sme, Adyar, Chennai. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB291.

What happens if I use SBININBB291 incorrectly?

The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBININBB291 against the details from State Bank of India before sending.

Does State Bank of India have 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.

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

A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.

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