SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB474
SBININBB474 belongs to State Bank of India in Pondicherry, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB474 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 474 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Auroville Intl. Township,pondicherry |
| City | Pondicherry |
| Country | India |
The way 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.
- 474 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 BIC SBININBB474?
SBININBB474 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Auroville Intl. Township,pondicherry, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Pondicherry, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in SBININBB474 mean?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and 474 is the code of the department Auroville Intl. Township,pondicherry.
What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB474, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB474?
SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB474 is Auroville Intl. Township,pondicherry. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB474.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on intermediary banks and cut-off times. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.