SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB297
SBININBB297 belongs to State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB297 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 297 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Egmore, Chennai |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| 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.
- 297 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 is behind SWIFT code SBININBB297?
SBININBB297 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Egmore, Chennai, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter SBININBB297 incorrectly?
Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBININBB297 against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB297?
SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB297 is Egmore, Chennai. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SBININBB297 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest 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 the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB297, 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.
What do the letters in SBININBB297 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 297 identifies the branch Egmore, Chennai.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.