SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB394
SBININBB394 belongs to State Bank of India in Ernakulam, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB394 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 394 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Export Proces.zone, Cochin |
| City | Ernakulam |
| Country | India |
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.
- 394 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
What bank uses SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB394?
The code SBININBB394 belongs to Export Proces.zone, Cochin, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Ernakulam, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB394, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB394?
SBININBB points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB394 points to Export Proces.zone, Cochin. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SBININBB394 if the recipient asks for it.
What do the letters in SBININBB394 mean?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 394 is the code of the branch Export Proces.zone, Cochin.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist 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.