SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB506
SBININBB506 belongs to State Bank of India in Nainital, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB506 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 506 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Nainital |
| City | Nainital |
| Country | India |
The way 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.
- 506 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 SBININBB506?
SBININBB506 identifies Nainital, a branch or department of State Bank of India in Nainital, India. Only use it if the account is held at this specific branch.
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, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of State Bank of India.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB506?
SBININBB is the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB506 points to Nainital. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB506.
Which details do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB506, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so always include the BIC.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India in India?
A SWIFT payment usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What does each part of SBININBB506 mean?
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 506 is the code of the department Nainital.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.