SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB564
SBININBB564 belongs to State Bank of India in Thiruvananthapuram, India.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | SBININBB564 |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | SBININBB |
| Branch code | 564 |
| Bank | State Bank of India |
| Branch | Commercial Branch, Trivandrum, Tc 25/641 |
| City | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 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.
- 564 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 SBININBB564?
SBININBB564 identifies Commercial Branch, Trivandrum, Tc 25/641, a unit of State Bank of India in Thiruvananthapuram, India. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
What do the letters in SBININBB564 stand for?
SBIN is the bank code of State Bank of India, IN stands for India, BB is the code for the city or region and 564 identifies the branch Commercial Branch, Trivandrum, Tc 25/641.
What do I need to send money to an account at State Bank of India?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code SBININBB564, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. India uses international SWIFT transfers, so the BIC is required.
How long does it take to send money to State Bank of India in India?
An international SWIFT transfer usually takes 2–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Money transfer services are often quicker than a bank.
What is the best way to send money to State Bank of India in India?
Many banks add 1–3% to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Compare the amount that arrives in Indian Rupee with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Can I use SBININBB instead of SBININBB564?
SBININBB points to the head office of State Bank of India, while SBININBB564 points to Commercial Branch, Trivandrum, Tc 25/641. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention SBININBB564.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.