SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB559
SBININBB559 belongs to State Bank of India in Roorkee, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB559 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 559 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | University of Roorkee,roorkee |
| City | Roorkee |
| 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.
- 559 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 uses SWIFT code SBININBB559?
The code SBININBB559 belongs to University of Roorkee,roorkee, a unit of State Bank of India in Roorkee, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in SBININBB559 mean?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN is the ISO code of India, BB is the location code and 559 is the code of the department University of Roorkee,roorkee.
What is the cheapest way to send money to State Bank of India in India?
Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
How long does a transfer to State Bank of India take?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often faster and cheaper.
What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
Have ready the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB559, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
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.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.