SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB487
SBININBB487 belongs to State Bank of India in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB487 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 487 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Valiamala |
| City | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Country | India |
How the State Bank of India SWIFT/BIC is structured
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.
- 487 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 SBININBB487?
SBININBB487 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Valiamala, a unit of State Bank of India in Thiruvananthapuram, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
What happens if I enter SBININBB487 with a typo?
The payment may be delayed, returned or charged extra fees. Double-check SBININBB487 against the details from State Bank of India before sending.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB487?
SBININBB points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB487 points to Valiamala. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SBININBB487 if the recipient asks for it.
What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India?
Banks often add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send – the difference can be large.
Does State Bank of India have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes, our database contains 843 SWIFT/BIC codes for State Bank of India in India. All of them are listed on the page of State Bank of India.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India?
An international SWIFT transfer typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.