SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB472
SBININBB472 belongs to State Bank of India in Virudunagar, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB472 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 472 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Sme Virudhunagar |
| City | Virudunagar |
| Country | India |
How 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.
- 472 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 is behind SWIFT code SBININBB472?
SBININBB472 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Sme Virudhunagar, part of State Bank of India in Virudunagar, India. Use this branch code only when the account is held at this specific branch.
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 intermediary banks and cut-off times. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do the letters in SBININBB472 stand for?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and 472 is the code of the branch Sme Virudhunagar.
Which details do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB472, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India is not part of SEPA, so always include the BIC.
What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India in India?
Many banks 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 – the difference can be large.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB472?
SBININBB points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB472 is Sme Virudhunagar. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SBININBB472 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.