SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB500
SBININBB500 belongs to State Bank of India in Lucknow, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB500 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 500 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Sgpgi,lucknow |
| City | Lucknow |
| Country | India |
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.
- 500 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 SBININBB500?
The code SBININBB500 belongs to Sgpgi,lucknow, part of State Bank of India in Lucknow, India. Use this branch code only when the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What does each part of SBININBB500 mean?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 500 identifies the department Sgpgi,lucknow.
Has State Bank of India got 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.
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. Compare what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB500?
SBININBB points to the main office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB500 points to Sgpgi,lucknow. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but use SBININBB500 if the recipient asks for it.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India in India?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 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.