SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB434

SBININBB434 belongs to State Bank of India in Ludhiana, India.

SBININBB434

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBB434
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch code434
BankState Bank of India
BranchScb Focal Point,ludhiana
CityLudhiana
CountryIndia

How 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.
434 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 BIC SBININBB434?

SBININBB434 identifies Scb Focal Point,ludhiana, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Ludhiana, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB434, 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.

What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India?

Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send.

Does State Bank of India have more SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – our database contains 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India, for the head office and several branches or departments. You can see them all on the bank page.

How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India in India?

A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.

What do the letters in SBININBB434 stand for?

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 434 identifies the department Scb Focal Point,ludhiana.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.