SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB453
SBININBB453 belongs to State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB453 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 453 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Iit Madras,chennai |
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
The way 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.
- 453 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 SBININBB453?
SBININBB453 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Iit Madras,chennai, part of State Bank of India in Chennai (Madras), India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
What does each part of SBININBB453 stand for?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the location code and 453 identifies the department Iit Madras,chennai.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB453, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
What is the best way to send money to State Bank of India?
Banks often add several percent 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.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, because of intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB453?
SBININBB points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB453 points to Iit Madras,chennai. Most international transfers work with the head office code, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB453.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.