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SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB456

SBININBB456 belongs to State Bank of India in Nagercoil, India.

SBININBB456

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBB456
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch code456
BankState Bank of India
BranchNagercoil
CityNagercoil
CountryIndia

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.
456 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 SBININBB456?

The code SBININBB456 belongs to Nagercoil, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Nagercoil, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

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

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

What do the letters in SBININBB456 stand for?

SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 456 is the code of the department Nagercoil.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB456?

SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB456 points to Nagercoil. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SBININBB456 if the recipient asks for it.

Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?

You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB456, 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.

Has State Bank of India got other 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. 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.