SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB497
SBININBB497 belongs to State Bank of India in Gorakhpur, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB497 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 497 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Gorakhpur |
| City | Gorakhpur |
| 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.
- 497 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 code SBININBB497?
SBININBB497 is the SWIFT/BIC code of Gorakhpur, a unit of State Bank of India in Gorakhpur, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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 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 SBININBB497, 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.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often quicker and cheaper.
What do the letters in SBININBB497 stand for?
SBIN is the institution code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the code for the city or region and 497 is the code of the department Gorakhpur.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB497?
SBININBB is the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB497 points to Gorakhpur. Most international transfers work with the head office code, yet use SBININBB497 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.