SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB397
SBININBB397 belongs to State Bank of India in Palakkad (Palghat), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB397 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 397 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Palghat |
| City | Palakkad (Palghat) |
| 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.
- 397 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 is behind BIC SBININBB397?
The code SBININBB397 belongs to Palghat, a unit of State Bank of India in Palakkad (Palghat), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB397?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB397 is Palghat. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but use SBININBB397 if the recipient asks for it.
What does each part of SBININBB397 stand for?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 397 is the code of the branch Palghat.
What happens if I use SBININBB397 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBININBB397 against the details from State Bank of India before sending.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Has State Bank of India got more 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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.