SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB396
SBININBB396 belongs to State Bank of India in Kottayam, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB396 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 396 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Kottayam |
| City | Kottayam |
| 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.
- 396 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 SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB396?
SBININBB396 identifies Kottayam, a unit of State Bank of India in Kottayam, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What do the letters in SBININBB396 stand for?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 396 is the code of the branch Kottayam.
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 what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB396?
SBININBB points to the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB396 is Kottayam. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB396.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Has State Bank of India got more SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, we list 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. 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.