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SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB492

SBININBB492 belongs to State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India.

SBININBB492

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeSBININBB492
8-character codeSBININBB
Branch code492
BankState Bank of India
BranchShyambazar,calcutta
CityKolkata (Calcutta)
CountryIndia

How 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.
492 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 BIC SBININBB492?

SBININBB492 identifies Shyambazar,calcutta, a unit of State Bank of India in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.

What do the letters in SBININBB492 mean?

SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 492 identifies the branch Shyambazar,calcutta.

What is the best way to send money to State Bank of India?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with specialist providers before you send.

Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB492?

SBININBB points to the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB492 points to Shyambazar,calcutta. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SBININBB492 if the recipient asks for it.

Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?

Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB492, the IBAN or local account number of the recipientand the name of the account holder. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.

What happens if I enter SBININBB492 with a typo?

Your transfer can bounce, get stuck or cost extra. Double-check SBININBB492 with the recipient before you confirm.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.