SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB388
SBININBB388 belongs to State Bank of India in Dhanbad, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB388 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 388 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Dhanbad |
| City | Dhanbad |
| 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.
- 388 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 BIC SBININBB388?
SBININBB388 identifies Dhanbad, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Dhanbad, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB388, the account number or IBAN of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take in India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What is the best way to send money to State Bank of India in India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does State Bank of India have other 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.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB388?
SBININBB points to the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB388 points to Dhanbad. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB388.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.