SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB486
SBININBB486 belongs to State Bank of India in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB486 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 486 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Thumba |
| City | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 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.
- 486 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 branch uses SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB486?
The code SBININBB486 belongs to Thumba, a unit of State Bank of India in Thiruvananthapuram, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, because of correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What happens if I use SBININBB486 incorrectly?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Always check SBININBB486 against the details from State Bank of India before you confirm.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB486, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of SBININBB486 stand for?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 486 is the code of the branch Thumba.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB486?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB486 is Thumba. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, yet use SBININBB486 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.