SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB299
SBININBB299 belongs to State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB299 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 299 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Nungambakkam Br. Chennai |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
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.
- 299 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 SBININBB299?
SBININBB299 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Nungambakkam Br. 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 is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India?
Banks often add several percent 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.
What do the letters in SBININBB299 mean?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and 299 identifies the branch Nungambakkam Br. Chennai.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB299, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India in India?
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 other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – our database contains 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India. All of them are listed on the page of State Bank of India.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.