SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB395
SBININBB395 belongs to State Bank of India in Ernakulam, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB395 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 395 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Ernakulam |
| City | Ernakulam |
| Country | India |
The way the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is built up
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.
- 395 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 code SBININBB395?
SBININBB395 identifies Ernakulam, a unit of State Bank of India in Ernakulam, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB395, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB395?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB395 is Ernakulam. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SBININBB395 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What does each part of SBININBB395 mean?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 395 identifies the branch Ernakulam.
Has State Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India. You can see them all on the bank page.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.