SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB459
SBININBB459 belongs to State Bank of India in Salem, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB459 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 459 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Salem |
| City | Salem |
| 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.
- 459 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 bank is behind BIC SBININBB459?
SBININBB459 identifies Salem, a unit of State Bank of India in Salem, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What happens if I enter SBININBB459 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBININBB459 against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB459, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
Does State Bank of India have 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.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB459?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB459 is Salem. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SBININBB459 if the recipient asks for it.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.